French Word · Intermediate
sans-façon
ease
Pronunciation: /sɑ̃.fa.sɔ̃/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "ease".
Example
Il tendit sa main avec un sans-façon de gentilhomme: et madame Bovary machinalement avança la sienne, sans doute obéissant à l'attraction d'une volonté plus forte.
He held out his hand with the ease of a gentleman; and Madame Bovary extended hers, without doubt obeying the attraction of a stronger will.
Practice tips
- Practice sans-façon 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.