French Word · Intermediate
gourer
to goof up, to mess up, to screw up
Pronunciation: /ɡu.ʁe/
Meaning
to goof up, to mess up, to screw up
Example
J'ai accepté par erreur, ton invitation / J'ai dû me gourer dans l'heure / J'ai dû me planter dans la saison
I accepted your invitation by mistake / I must have got the time wrong / I must have got the season wrong
Practice tips
- Practice gourer 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.