French Word · Intermediate
griller
to toast (cook with a toaster)
Pronunciation: /ɡʁi.je/
Meaning
to toast (cook with a toaster)
Example
Puis je restais là, étendu dans le noir, à griller une cigarette et regarder dans ma tête jusqu'à ce que des poings impatients qui martelaient la porte m'obligent à céder la place.
— Then I would linger on, stretched out in the dark, having a smoke and meditating, until impatient fists hammering on the door made me give up my place.
Practice tips
- Practice griller 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.