French Word · Intermediate
Bref
In short / Anyway / Long story short
Pronunciation: brɛf
Meaning
Used to summarize, conclude, or change the subject in an informal way.
Example
J'ai eu une longue journée, beaucoup de travail, des imprévus... Bref, je suis épuisé.
I had a long day, a lot of work, unexpected things... Anyway, I'm exhausted.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Bref 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.