French Word · Intermediate
sparadrap
band-aid, plaster, bandage
Pronunciation: /spa.ʁa.dʁa/
Meaning
band-aid, plaster, bandage
Example
Les pansements étaient compliqués et difficiles, la fixation des appareils et des linges par le sparadrap n'ayant pas encore été imaginée à cette époque.
Dressing the wound was complicated and difficult, the application of apparatus and linen as the bandage having not yet been conceived of by that time.
Practice tips
- Practice sparadrap 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.