French Pronounciation Flashcards
(45 cards)
How is “A” pronounced
“A” as in “father”
Examples: quatre, un ami
How is “AI” pronounced?
“ay” as in “pain”
Examples: le lait, frais
How is “AU” pronounced?
“o” as in “taupe”
Examples: chaud, mauvais
How is “B” pronounced?
“b” as in “baby”
Examples: bonbons, bas
How is “C” pronounced?
(There are two)
“K” as in “can”
Examples: café, sucre
“S” as in “ceiling”
Examples: ceinture, nièce
How is “Ç” pronounced?
”s” as in “façade”
Examples: ça va, caleçon
How is “CH” pronounced?
“sh” as in “champagne”
Example: chapeau, anchois
How is “D” pronounced?
“d” as in “dad
Examples: la douane, mardi
How is “E” and “EU” pronounced?
“eu” as in “fun”
Examples: le, un feu
How is “É” pronounced?
“ay” as in “fiancé”
Examples: été, génial
How is “È”, “Ê”, “EI” pronounced?
“eh” as in “jet”
Examples: exprès, une **tête
How is “EAU” pronounced?
“o” as in “oh”
Examples: beau, l’eau
How is “F” pronounced?
“f” as in “fat”
Examples: février, neuf
How is “G” pronounced?
(There are two)
“g” as in gag.
Examples: gants, une bague
“zh” as in “mirage”
Examples: Il gèle, aubergine
How is “H” pronounced?
It’s silent like in “hour”
Examples: hiver, ĥopital**
How is “I”, “Ï”, and “Δ pronounced?
“ee” as in “naive”
Examples: dix, un lit
How is “J” pronounced?
“zh” as in “déjà vu”
Examples: le jambon, déjeuner
How is “k” pronounced?
(Rare in French)
“k” as in “keep”
Examples: un kiosque, le ski
How is “L” pronounced?
“l” as in little
Examples: fleurs, mille
How is “M” pronounced?
(There are two)
“m” as in “mom”
Examples: Madame, Comment
“m” but with a nasal sound
Examples: le parfum, embouteillage
How is “N” pronounced?
(There are two)
“n” as in “noun”
Examples: neuf, noir
“n” but with a nasal sound
Examples: un, le pain
How is “O” pronounced?
“o” as in “solo”
Examples: le dos, rose
How is “OI” pronounced?
“wa” as in “foie gras”
Examples: boire, trois
How is “OU” pronounced?
“u” as in “soup”
Examples: douze, nous
