French Word · Intermediate
juveigneur
a younger or youngest son of a nobleman who is given apanage
Pronunciation: /ʒy.vɛ.ɲœʁ/
Meaning
a younger or youngest son of a nobleman who is given apanage
Example
Les cadets se retrouvent sans grandes ressources alors que le droit coutumier breton leur accorde l'égalité et même favorise le juveigneur c'est-à-dire le plus jeune fils.
The younger siblings find themselves quite impoverished, even though Breton customary law grants them equality, and even favours the juveigneur, that is the youngest son.
Practice tips
- Practice juveigneur 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.