French Word · Intermediate
pétrin
kneading trough
Pronunciation: /pe.tʁɛ̃/
Meaning
kneading trough
Example
être dans le pétrin
to be in a jam, to be in the soup
Practice tips
- Practice pétrin 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.