French Word · Intermediate
galopin
urchin, scamp, brat, ragamuffin
Pronunciation: /ɡa.lɔ.pɛ̃/
Meaning
urchin, scamp, brat, ragamuffin
Example
— Attends, attends, Riboudet, cria l'ecclésiastique d'une voix colère, je m'en vas aller te chauffer les oreilles, mauvais galopin!
“You look out, Riboudet,” cried the priest in an angry voice; “I'll warm your ears, you imp!”
Practice tips
- Practice galopin out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.