French Word · Intermediate
méprendre
to make a mistake
Pronunciation: /me.pʁɑ̃dʁ/
Meaning
to make a mistake
Example
Comment donc avait-elle fait (elle qui était si intelligente!) pour se méprendre encore une fois?
How was it that she—she, who was so intelligent—could have allowed herself to be deceived again?
Practice tips
- Practice méprendre 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.