French Word · Intermediate
piaffer
to stamp, paw the ground
Pronunciation: /pja.fe/
Meaning
to stamp, paw the ground
Example
Elle s'arrêta pour laisser passer un cheval noir, piaffant dans les brancards d'un tilbury que conduisait un gentleman en fourrure de zibeline.
I use the word "piaffer".
Practice tips
- Practice piaffer 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.