French Word · Intermediate
marotte
a puppet attached to a wooden stick
Pronunciation: /ma.ʁɔt/
Meaning
a puppet attached to a wooden stick
Example
Voici venir la Saint-Martin et ses brandons, Noël et ses bougies, le jour de l’an et ses joujoux, les Rois et leur fête, le Carnaval et sa marotte.
Here come St Martin's Day and its torches, Christmas and its candles, New Year's Day and its toys, the Three Kings and their feast day [Epiphany], Carnival and its jester's bauble.
Practice tips
- Practice marotte 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.