French Word · Intermediate
harraga
Maghrebi clandestine emigrant trying to reach Europe, particularly through dangerous means
Pronunciation: /a.ʁa.ɡa/
Meaning
Maghrebi clandestine emigrant trying to reach Europe, particularly through dangerous means.
Example
Selon Madrid, près de dix mille Algériens sur un total de quatorze mille harragas sont entrés clandestinement sur le territoire espagnol en 2021, soit 20 % de plus qu’en 2020.
I use the word "harraga".
Practice tips
- Practice harraga 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.