French Expression · Native
Un pari fou
A crazy gamble / A mad bet
Pronunciation: uhn pa-REE FOO
Meaning
A very risky or ambitious undertaking.
Example
Lancer cette entreprise était un pari fou, mais ça a marché !
Launching this business was a crazy gamble, but it worked!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Un pari fou 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 native-level French expression.