French Word · Intermediate
peau-rouge
Red Indian
Pronunciation: say peau-rouge
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "Red Indian".
Example
Des peaux-rouges criards les avaient pris pour cibles, Les ayant cloués nus aux poteaux de couleurs.
Arthur Rimbaud, Le Bateau ivre
Practice tips
- Practice peau-rouge 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.