French Word · Intermediate
récompense
reward, recompense
Pronunciation: /ʁe.kɔ̃.pɑ̃s/
Meaning
reward, recompense
Example
« Ingrate, lui dit-il, tu as retiré ta tête saine et sauve de mon gosier, et tu demandes une récompense ! »
“You are an ungrateful one,” replied the Wolf, “to have taken your head in safety out of my mouth, and then to ask for a reward.”
Practice tips
- Practice récompense 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.