French Word · Intermediate
pitre
clown, buffoon
Pronunciation: /pitʁ/
Meaning
clown, buffoon
Example
La presse parle du "Pitre qui pense tout haut", du "Napoléon de la paix".
I use the word "pitre".
Practice tips
- Practice pitre 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.