French Word · Intermediate
slavon
Slavonic
Pronunciation: /sla.vɔ̃/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "Slavonic".
Example
Pour le slave, on se fondait exclusivement sur le slavon ou paléoslave, connu au Xe siècle, parce que les autres sont connus à date plus basse.
For Slavic, we founded ourselves exclusively on Slavonic or Paleoslavic, known from the 10ᵗʰ century, because the others were known from lower dates.
Practice tips
- Practice slavon 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.