how to pronounce éclair

/e.klɛʁ/

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éclair is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… forme d'un raid éclair et solitaire …”

meanings of éclair

noun:

Flash.
Lightning.
Éclair (pastry).
Sparkle.

adjective:

Very fast.

éclair frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word éclair occurs in french on average 12.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.