French Word · Intermediate
gravillon
fine grit, grains of stone of between six and twenty millimeters diameter
Pronunciation: /ɡʁa.vi.jɔ̃/
Meaning
fine grit, grains of stone of between six and twenty millimeters diameter
Example
Couvrir les allées de gravillons c'est économique mais cela demande de l'entretien.
Covering the lanes with grit is cheap, but it demands maintenance.
Practice tips
- Practice gravillon 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.