French Word · Intermediate
Contexte
Context
Pronunciation: kohn-TEXT
Meaning
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.
Example
Il est important de comprendre le contexte historique de cette décision.
It is important to understand the historical context of this decision.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Contexte 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.