French Word · Intermediate
embouteillage
traffic jam
Pronunciation: ahm-boo-tay-AHZH
Meaning
A traffic backup.
Example
On est coincés dans un embouteillage.
We're stuck in a traffic jam.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice embouteillage 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.