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In this lesson, we will learn about the French alphabet and its pronunciation. French is written in the Latin script, like many other Western languages, but it has a few letters and sounds that are unique to the French language. Let's start with the basics: the French alphabet.


In this lesson, we will learn about the French alphabet and its pronunciation. French is written in the Latin script, like many other Western languages, but it has a few letters and sounds that are unique to the French language. Let's start with the basics: the French alphabet.


<h2>The French Alphabet</h2>
<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/French/Grammar/Nouns-with-irregular-plurals|Nouns with irregular plurals]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Use-of-y-in-constructions-where-à-does-not-introduce-an-indirect-object|Use of y in constructions where à does not introduce an indirect object]].</span>  
==The French Alphabet==


The French alphabet consists of 26 letters, just like the English alphabet. However, there are a few differences you should note:
The French alphabet consists of 26 letters, just like the English alphabet. However, there are a few differences you should note:
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<h2>Practice your Pronunciation</h2>
==Practice your Pronunciation==


Now that we have covered the French alphabet, it's time to test your pronunciation skills. Repeat after me the following vowels and consonants:
Now that we have covered the French alphabet, it's time to test your pronunciation skills. Repeat after me the following vowels and consonants:
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* Z: /zɛd/


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
==Conclusion==


Congratulations, you have just learned about the French alphabet and its pronunciation. Keep practicing your pronunciation and don't forget to use the audio resources available online to perfect your accent. In the next lesson, we will study the French vowels and consonants in more detail.
Congratulations, you have just learned about the French alphabet and its pronunciation. Keep practicing your pronunciation and don't forget to use the audio resources available online to perfect your accent. In the next lesson, we will study the French vowels and consonants in more detail.


<h2>Sources</h2>
==Sources==


* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_alphabet French Alphabet]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_alphabet French Alphabet]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_French IPA for French]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_French IPA for French]


<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/French/Grammar/Pronominal-verbs-and-body-parts|Pronominal verbs and body parts]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Nouns-which-change-form-when-they-refer-to-males-or-to-females|Nouns which change form when they refer to males or to females]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Differences-in-the-use-of-numbers-in-French-and-English-Addresses|Differences in the use of numbers in French and English Addresses]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Differences-in-the-use-of-numbers-in-French-and-English-Addresses|Differences in the use of numbers in French and English Addresses]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Adjectives-preceded-by-de|Adjectives preceded by de]]
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* [[Language/French/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Stressed-pronouns-with-ne-—-que-and-ni-—-ni-—-ne|Stressed pronouns with ne — que and ni — ni — ne]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Stressed-pronouns-with-ne-—-que-and-ni-—-ni-—-ne|Stressed pronouns with ne — que and ni — ni — ne]]


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In this lesson, we will learn about the French alphabet and its pronunciation. French is written in the Latin script, like many other Western languages, but it has a few letters and sounds that are unique to the French language. Let's start with the basics: the French alphabet.


After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Nouns with irregular plurals & Use of y in constructions where à does not introduce an indirect object.

The French Alphabet

The French alphabet consists of 26 letters, just like the English alphabet. However, there are a few differences you should note:

  • The letters "w" and "k" are not used in traditional French words, except for loanwords from other languages, like "week-end" or "karaté".
  • The letters "q", "x", and "y" are less frequently used in French words, but they still have their own unique sounds.

Here is the French alphabet in order, with pronunciation notes:

French Pronunciation English Translation
A, a /a/ a
B, b /be/ b
C, c /se/ c
D, d /de/ d
E, e /ə/ (in unstressed syllables), /ɛ/ (in stressed syllables) e
F, f /ɛf/ f
G, g /ʒe/ (before "i" or "e"), /ɡe/ (otherwise) g
H, h /aʃ/ h
I, i /i/ i
J, j /ʒi/ j
K, k /ka/ k
L, l /ɛl/ l
M, m /ɛm/ m
N, n /ɛn/ n
O, o /o/ o
P, p /pe/ p
Q, q /ky/ q
R, r /ɛʁ/ (in Parisian French), /ʁ/ (in other French dialects) r
S, s /ɛs/ s
T, t /te/ t
U, u /y/ u
V, v /ve/ v
W, w /dubləve/ w
X, x /iks/ x
Y, y /iɡrɛk/ (as a vowel), /i/ (as a consonant) y
Z, z /zɛd/ z

Practice your Pronunciation

Now that we have covered the French alphabet, it's time to test your pronunciation skills. Repeat after me the following vowels and consonants:

  • A: /a/
  • E: /ɛ/
  • I: /i/
  • O: /o/
  • U: /y/
  • B: /be/
  • D: /de/
  • F: /ɛf/
  • G: /ʒe/ (before "i" or "e"), /ɡe/ (otherwise)
  • J: /ʒi/
  • K: /ka/
  • L: /ɛl/
  • M: /ɛm/
  • N: /ɛn/
  • P: /pe/
  • S: /ɛs/
  • T: /te/
  • Z: /zɛd/

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have just learned about the French alphabet and its pronunciation. Keep practicing your pronunciation and don't forget to use the audio resources available online to perfect your accent. In the next lesson, we will study the French vowels and consonants in more detail.

Sources


Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: Pronominal verbs and body parts & Nouns which change form when they refer to males or to females.

Table of Contents - French Course - 0 to A1


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Nouns and Articles


Verbs and Tenses


Adjectives and Adverbs


Negation and Interrogation


Numbers and Time


Family and Relationships


Food and Drink


Hobbies and Interests


Geography and Travel


French Culture and Arts


French History and Society

Videos

The french alphabet with Learn French With Alexa ! :) - YouTube

The French alphabet for beginners | Lesson 1/55 - YouTube

Other Lessons

Sources


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