{"id":152,"date":"2024-02-22T19:45:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T00:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/frenchoer1\/?post_type=chapter&p=152"},"modified":"2024-02-22T19:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T00:45:05","slug":"2-18-structure-prononciation-les-liaisons","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/frenchoer1\/chapter\/2-18-structure-prononciation-les-liaisons\/","title":{"raw":"2.18: Structure - Prononciation - Les liaisons","rendered":"2.18: Structure – Prononciation – Les liaisons"},"content":{"raw":"

In this section, you will learn how to identify and pronounce liaisons<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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On \u00e9tudie !<\/h2>\r\n

In French, the final sound of a word sometimes links with the first letter of the following word. Consonants at the end of French words are generally silent but are usually pronounced when the word that follows begins with a vowel sound. This linking of sounds is called a liaison.<\/p>\r\n

Like in the following examples the t at the end of a word is normally silent (tout<\/strong>, comment<\/strong>), but when it is followed by a vowel, we pronounce it.<\/p>\r\n

\u00c0 tout__\u00e0<\/strong> l\u2019heure ! Comment__<\/strong>a<\/strong>llez-vous ?<\/p>\r\n

An s<\/strong> or x<\/strong> in a liaison sounds like the letter z:<\/p>\r\n

trois<\/strong>__e<\/strong>xamens six__<\/strong>\u00e9<\/strong>tudiants deux__h<\/strong>ommes les__<\/strong>o<\/strong>rdinateurs<\/p>\r\n

Always make a liaison between a subject pronoun and a verb that begins with a vowel:<\/p>\r\n

Nous__<\/strong>a<\/strong>vons Ils<\/strong>________<\/span><\/strong>o<\/strong>nt<\/p>\r\n

Always make a liaison between an article and a noun that begins with a vowel:<\/p>\r\n

un__<\/strong>\u00e9<\/strong>tudiant les__<\/strong>\u00e9<\/strong>valuations<\/p>\r\n

Never make a liaison after a proper name like Robert or Paris.<\/p>\r\n

Robert<\/strong> est__<\/strong>a<\/strong>nglais Paris<\/strong> est__<\/strong>i<\/strong>ncroyable<\/p>\r\n

Never make a liaison with the word et (and).<\/p>\r\n

H\u00e9l\u00e8ne et<\/strong> Anne Paul et<\/strong> Eric<\/p>\r\n

Never make a liaison between a singular noun and an adjective that follows it.<\/p>\r\n

un cours<\/strong> horrible un instrument<\/strong> \u00e9l\u00e9gant.<\/p>\r\n

Never make a liaison between \u201cest\u201d and the number when telling time, but make a liaison between the number and heures.<\/p>\r\n

Il est<\/strong> o<\/strong>nze heures Il est<\/strong> u<\/strong>ne heure moins cinq. Il est six__<\/strong>h<\/strong>eures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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There are always exceptions to the rules and norms of a language. French speakers do not always follow these guidelines. For example, many people might say C'est incroyable<\/strong> without a liasion, while still making the liaison in C'est immense<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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On pratique !<\/h2>\r\n
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Activit\u00e9 A<\/h3>\r\n

Practice pronouncing the following:<\/p>\r\n

les jeux olympiques<\/p>\r\n

chocolat italien<\/p>\r\n

les Etats-Unis<\/p>\r\n

Robert et Anne<\/p>\r\n

des informations<\/p>\r\n

les h\u00f4tels<\/p>\r\n

Paul et Yvette<\/p>\r\n

Manu est avec Juliette<\/p>\r\n

Bernard adore<\/p>\r\n

C'est un objet<\/p>\r\n

dix animaux<\/p>\r\n

Les amis de nos amis<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Activit\u00e9 B<\/h3>\r\n

If you hear a liaison in each statement, write\u00a0oui\u00a0<\/strong>and if you do not hear it, write\u00a0non.<\/p>\r\n

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  1. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  8. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  9. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n \t
  10. Liaison, oui ou non ?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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    Note<\/span><\/h4>\r\n

    Les liaisons dangereuses<\/strong> (Dangerous liaisons).<\/p>\r\n

    Not all liaisons are about French pronounciation. Liaison also means \"connection\", \"relationship\", or even \"liaison\" in English.<\/p>\r\n

    Les Lisaisons dangereuses is a famous novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Explore these videos to learn more:<\/p>\r\n\r\n