French Word · Advanced
Décalé
Offbeat / Out of sync
Pronunciation: day-kah-LAY
Meaning
Describes something or someone that is unusual, unconventional, or out of step with the norm.
Example
Son humour est vraiment décalé, j'adore.
His humor is really offbeat, I love it.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Décalé 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 advanced-level French word.