French Word · Intermediate
priver
to deprive
Pronunciation: /pʁi.ve/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to deprive".
Example
D’où cette fuite des cerveaux vers des cieux plus cléments qui prive le Maroc de ses meilleurs cadres dans les secteurs les plus névralgiques pour l’économie nationale.
Hence this brain drain to more clement climes which deprives Morocco of its best executives in the most sensitive sectors of the national economy.
Practice tips
- Practice priver 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.