French Word · Intermediate
thésauriser
to hoard
Pronunciation: /te.zɔ.ʁi.ze/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to hoard".
Example
1963, Nicolas Bouvier, L'Usage du Monde, 2005 ed., Payot & Rivages, p. 158; translated 1992 by Robyn Marsack as The Way of the World, 2011 ed., Eland
— Fearing betrayal if they invested it locally, they hoarded their money, sending their excess income to foreign banks, or playing behind closed doors for fantastic stakes.
Practice tips
- Practice thésauriser 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.