French Word · Intermediate
plaie
open wound
Pronunciation: /plɛ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "open wound".
Example
Marguerite, d’une aiguille d’or à la pointe arrondie, sondait les plaies avec toute la délicatesse et l’habileté que maître Ambroise Paré eût pu déployer en pareille circonstance.
Using a golden needle with a rounded tip
Practice tips
- Practice plaie 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.