French Word · Intermediate
promener
to carry around, often with the implication of showing off
Pronunciation: /pʁɔm.ne/
Meaning
to carry around, often with the implication of showing off
Example
1869, Charles Beaudelaire, "Perte d'auréole", Petits Poëmes en prose; translated 2009 by Keith Waldrop
Now I can stroll about incognito, do mean things, launch into debauches, like ordinary mortals.
Practice tips
- Practice promener 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.