French Word · Intermediate
tourmenter
to torment, to torture
Pronunciation: /tuʁ.mɑ̃.te/
Meaning
to torment, to torture
Example
On l'a si horriblement tourmenté, qu'il en est mort.
They tortured him so awfully that he died.
Practice tips
- Practice tourmenter 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.