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Les Accents. en français. Importance…. Affect pronunciation Change meaning/translation of a word Can NOT be omitted. 1. Accent Aigu. Used over the following: é Gives the “e” a long “a” sound (date) Ex) parlé /parlay/. 2. Accent Grave. Used over: à, è, ù
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Les Accents enfrançais
Importance… • Affect pronunciation • Change meaning/translation of a word • Can NOT be omitted
1. Accent Aigu • Used over the following: • é • Gives the “e” a long “a” sound (date) • Ex) parlé /parlay/
2. Accent Grave • Used over: • à, è, ù • Doesn’t change pronunciation of à or ù • Gives “e” a short /e/ sound (egg) • Ex) lève /lev/
3. Accent Circonflexe • Used over: • â, ê, î, ô, û • No pronunciation change • Shows missing letter • Ex) hôpital
4. Cédille • Used under: • Ç • Gives “c” an /s/ sound • Ex) garçon
5. Tréma • Used over: • Vowel (ë) • Pronounce vowels separately • Ex) Noël /no – el/
Importance… • Affect pronunciation ex) parle parlé • Change meaning/translation of a word ex) où = where ou = or *Can NOT be omitted*