French Word · Intermediate
réfugier
to take refuge
Pronunciation: /ʁe.fy.ʒje/
Meaning
to take refuge
Example
Les familles riches de la métropole auront eu le temps de fuir et de venir se réfugier dans leurs colonies.
The rich families of the city will have had time to flee and take refuge in their colonies.
Practice tips
- Practice réfugier 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.