French Word · Intermediate
rente
private income
Pronunciation: /ʁɑ̃t/
Meaning
private income
Example
Elle lui en trouva une: la veuve d'un huissier de Dieppe, qui avait quarante-cinq ans et douze cents livres de rente.
I use the word "rente".
Practice tips
- Practice rente 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.