French Word · Intermediate
hirondelle
alignment mark printed in the margin
Pronunciation: /i.ʁɔ̃.dɛl/
Meaning
alignment mark printed in the margin
Example
1976, Michel Fugain et le Big Bazar, "Le printemps". L'hirondelle et la fauvette, c'est la forêt qui me l'a dit / L'hirondelle et la fauvette, ont déjà fait leur nid
The swallow and the warbler, it's the forest that told me / The swallow and the warbler have already made their nests
Practice tips
- Practice hirondelle 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.