French Word · Intermediate
poireauter
to hang around, to hang
Pronunciation: /pwa.ʁo.te/
Meaning
to hang around, to hang
Example
Il m'a fait poireauter 4 jours.
He left me hanging for 4 days.
Practice tips
- Practice poireauter 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.