how to pronounce esprit

/ɛs.pʁi/

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esprit is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of esprit in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… olympiques il ya un esprit et un esprit …”

meanings of esprit

noun:

Mind (in the wide sense).
Disembodied mind.
High mind aptitude.
Human being, as possessing abilities of mind.
Immaterial or incorporeal substance.
Deep intention, sense, or purpose (of a text, action, attitude...); philosophy (in figurative sense).
Mind (as principle of thought).
Volatile fluid ; (in particular) alcohol.
Specific mind aptitude.

esprit frequency in french - A1 level of CEFR

the word esprit occurs in french on average 224 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.