French Word · Intermediate
râteau
rebuke, rejection, blow off, knockback
Pronunciation: /ʁa.to/
Meaning
rebuke, rejection, blow off, knockback
Example
Je me suis encore pris un râteau.
I got rejected again.
Practice tips
- Practice râteau 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.