French Word · Intermediate
payole
a straw hat worn by women
Pronunciation: /pɛ.jɔl/
Meaning
a straw hat worn by women
Example
Cette caisse contient les habits de l’accusé au moment du crime, la payole et la quenouille de la victime.
This case contains the clothes of the accused at the moment of the crime, the straw hat, and the distaff of the victim.
Practice tips
- Practice payole 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.