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Guide to French Accents - Pronunciation and Usage

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Overview

Learn how to master French accents in this 14-minute video lesson that breaks down the essential diacritical marks used in written and spoken French. Master the proper pronunciation and usage of the acute accent (accent aigu), grave accent (accent grave), circumflex (accent circonflexe), diaeresis (tréma), and cedilla (cédille). Explore how these accents modify vowel sounds and consonants, with clear examples and demonstrations of when multiple accents appear together in French words. Perfect for learners seeking to improve both written accuracy and spoken authenticity in French language skills.

Syllabus

Intro
Accent aigu / acute accent
Accent grave / grave accent
Two French accents together aigu and grave
Accent circonflexe / Circumflex accent
Le tréma accent
La cédille / cedilla

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