French Word · Intermediate
pleurer
to mourn, to cry for
Pronunciation: /plœ.ʁe/
Meaning
to mourn, to cry for
Example
Elle pleurait simplement, sans aucun sanglot, mais n’en paraissait que plus pitoyable.
She wept simply, without sobs, but only seemed the more pitiable for it.
Practice tips
- Practice pleurer 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.