French Word · Intermediate
gerboise
jerboa
Pronunciation: /ʒɛʁ.bwaz/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "jerboa".
Example
La tête ressemble assez à celles des petites gerboises ; il y a des moustaches autour de la gueule et aux angles des yeux.
The head looks quite similar to that of small jerboas. There are whiskers around the snout and at the corners of the eyes.
Practice tips
- Practice gerboise 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.