how to pronounce potence

/pɔ.tɑ̃s/

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potence is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… suspendu à une potence en pénétrant dans …”

meanings of potence

noun:

Post and braces.
Gallows, gibbet (for hanging).
Stem (component on a bicycle).

potence frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word potence occurs in french on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.