French Word · Intermediate
pelle
shovel, spade
Pronunciation: /pɛl/
Meaning
shovel, spade
Example
Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle / Les souvenirs et les regrets aussi
Dead leaves are shovelled up / Memories and regrets are too
Practice tips
- Practice pelle 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.