French Word · Intermediate
pirouette
a whirling volt movement made by a horse
Pronunciation: /pi.ʁwɛt/
Meaning
a whirling volt movement made by a horse
Example
— Ah! je m'en moque pas mal! dit Charles en faisant une pirouette. La santé avant tout! Tu as tort!
“Well, what the deuce do I care for that?” said Charles, making a pirouette. “Health before everything! You are wrong.”
Practice tips
- Practice pirouette 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.