French Word · Intermediate
jaconas
jaconet
Pronunciation: /ʒa.kɔ.na/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "jaconet".
Example
Comment! de la soie pour doublure, à deux francs!… tandis qu'on trouve du jaconas à dix sous, et même à huit sous qui fait parfaitement l'affaire.
What! silk for lining at two francs, when you can get jaconet for ten sous, or even for eight, that would do well enough!
Practice tips
- Practice jaconas 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.