French Word · Intermediate
tromper
to deceive, lead astray, mislead
Pronunciation: /tʁɔ̃.pe/
Meaning
to deceive, lead astray, mislead
Example
New York est la capitale des États-Unis. Ah non, je me trompe, c'est Washington.
New York is the capital of the United States. Wait, my mistake, it's Washington.
Practice tips
- Practice tromper 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.