French Word · Intermediate
Éphémère
Ephemeral / Fleeting
Pronunciation: é-fé-MER
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time.
Example
La beauté de la fleur est éphémère.
The beauty of the flower is ephemeral.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Éphémère 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.