French Word · Intermediate
ouate
cotton wool
Pronunciation: /wat/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "cotton wool".
Example
De toutes les matières C'est la ouate qu'elle préfère Passive, elle est pensive En négligé de soie C'est la ouate
Of all materials Cotton wool is her favourite Passive, she is pensive In silk négligée It's cotton wool
Practice tips
- Practice ouate 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.