French Word · Intermediate
guimauve
that is bland, sweetish, expressionless, vapid
Pronunciation: /ɡi.mov/
Meaning
that is bland, sweetish, expressionless, vapid
Example
[…] six boîtes de jujubes, un bocal entier de racahout, trois coffins de pâte à la guimauve, et, de plus, six bâtons de sucre candi qu'il avait retrouvés dans un placard.
I use the word "guimauve".
Practice tips
- Practice guimauve 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.