French Word · Intermediate
raser
to shave
Pronunciation: /ʁa.ze/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to shave".
Example
Le digne homme n'imagine pas combien il peut raser les élèves avec des propos de ce genre ; chez lui si sincères qu'ils découragent l'ironie.
The dignified man cannot imagine how much he can bore his students with ideas of this kind, which to him are so sincere that they discourage irony.
Practice tips
- Practice raser 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.