French Word · Intermediate
gnoquer
to grok
Pronunciation: /ɲɔ.ke/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to grok".
Example
1970, Frank Straschitz, En Terre étrangère, 1999 ed., p. 70 (translated from English: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein)
Smith stopped at the edge of the lawn and looked at his surroundings. It was too novel to grok immediately, but it pleased him.
Practice tips
- Practice gnoquer 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.