French Word · Intermediate
porte-à-faux
unstable position
Pronunciation: /pɔʁ.ta.fo/
Meaning
unstable position
Example
en porte-à-faux
in an awkward position
Practice tips
- Practice porte-à-faux 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.