French Word · Intermediate
mazouter
to pollute with petrol or oil
Pronunciation: /ma.zu.te/
Meaning
to pollute with petrol or oil
Example
Le génocide est une marée noire, ceux qui ne s'y sont pas noyés sont mazoutés à vie.
Genocide is like an oil slick, those who don't drown get covered in oil for life.
Practice tips
- Practice mazouter 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.