French Word · Intermediate
misère
A trifle, a thing of little value and importance
Pronunciation: /mi.zɛʁ/
Meaning
A trifle, a thing of little value and importance.
Example
Il a vécu pendant longtemps dans la misère.
He lived in poverty for a long time.
Practice tips
- Practice misère 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.