French Word · Intermediate
pendre
to sag, droop
Pronunciation: /pɑ̃dʁ/
Meaning
to sag, droop
Example
Ô Pauline, pendus à tes bottines, les garçons passaient tous à côté de moi.
Oh Pauline, the boys were all hung up on your ankle boots, and they took no notice of me.
Practice tips
- Practice pendre 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.