French Expression · Advanced
tracer un repère au crayon
make a pencil mark
Pronunciation: tracer un repère au crayon
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: make a pencil mark.
Example
Trace un repère au crayon à la bonne hauteur.
Make a pencil mark at the correct height.
Practice tips
- Practice tracer un repère au crayon 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.