French Word · Intermediate
Bénévole
Volunteer
Pronunciation: bé-né-VOL
Meaning
A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.
Example
Elle travaille comme bénévole pour une association caritative.
She works as a volunteer for a charity association.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Bénévole out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.