French Word · Intermediate
sécateur
pruning shears, secateurs
Pronunciation: /se.ka.tœʁ/
Meaning
pruning shears, secateurs
Example
La taille des haies au sécateur donne un aspect beaucoup plus naturel à la végétation qu'en utilisant un taille-haie.
Trimming a hedge with secateurs (UK) or pruners (US) gives the vegetation a much more natural look than using a hedge trimmer.
Practice tips
- Practice sécateur 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.