French Word · Intermediate
Parfois
Sometimes
Pronunciation: par-FWAH
Meaning
On some occasions but not always or often.
Example
Parfois, j'aime juste me détendre et lire un bon livre.
Sometimes, I just like to relax and read a good book.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Parfois 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.