French Word · Beginner
picoler
to drink, tipple
Pronunciation: /pi.kɔ.le/
Meaning
to drink, tipple
Example
Il a essayé de trouver du travail comme serveur dans un bar mais je crois bien qu'il a passé plus de temps à picoler au comptoir du bar qu'à y demander du travail.
He tried to find work as a barman, but I think he spent more time drinking at the bar than asking for work there.
Practice tips
- Practice picoler 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 beginner-level learners.