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L'alphabet<\/em><\/h3>\nFrench uses the same 26-letter alphabet system as English but the sound of individual letters differ greatly. Mastering the pronunciation of the alphabet is an essential first step as it will help you understand the sounds of the language and improve your overall pronunciation skills. \u00c9coutez et r\u00e9p\u00e9tez.<\/strong>\n\n\n\n
A<\/strong> - ah\nB<\/strong> - bay\nC<\/strong> - say\nD<\/strong> - day\nE<\/strong> - euh\nF<\/strong> - eff\nG<\/strong> - jay (soft j)\nH<\/strong> - ahsh\nI<\/strong> - ee\nJ<\/strong> - gee (soft g)\nK<\/strong> - kah\nL<\/strong> - ell\nM<\/strong> - emm\nN<\/strong> - enn<\/td>\nO<\/strong> - oh\nP<\/strong> - pay\nQ<\/strong> - ku\nR<\/strong> - air\nS<\/strong> - ess\nT<\/strong> - tay\nU<\/strong> - oo\nV<\/strong> - vay\nW<\/strong> - doo-bleuh-vay\nX<\/strong> - eeks\nY<\/strong> - ee-grek\nZ<\/strong> - zed<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n[audio mp3=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/capufren100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2203\/2024\/04\/003.mp3\"][\/audio]\n\nAccents<\/em>\n
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Accents are not there for decoration, they actually mean either a change of pronunciation or meaning (or both)!<\/p>\n

Below are the important accents and diacritical marks to remember in French along with their meanings\/usefulness.<\/p>\n\n
\u00a0<\/caption><\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Signes<\/th>\nExemples<\/th>\nExplications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
accent aigu (\u00b4)<\/td>\n\u00e9tudiant (male student)<\/td>\nIndicates that an is pronounced like the underlined vowels in day or late, but shorter and crisper. When a French word begins with \u00e9 is often means that an s<\/strong> would appear at the beginning of the English equivalent: \u00e9ponge -> sponge; \u00e9tat \u2014> state; \u00e9tudiant \u2014> student.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
accent grave (`)<\/td>\ntr\u00e8s, \u00e0 (very, at)<\/td>\nIndicates that an e is pronounces like the in the English word<\/strong> pet. For example: tr\u00e8s<\/strong>, ni\u00e8ce<\/strong>, p\u00e8re<\/strong>. When it is placed over an a<\/strong> or a u<\/strong>, it does not change the pronunciation, but it does distinguish words. Compare: la<\/strong> (the) vs. l\u00e0<\/strong> (there); ou<\/strong> (or) vs. o\u00f9<\/strong> (where); a<\/strong> (has) vs. \u00e0<\/strong> (to, at).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
accent circonflexe (\u02c6)<\/td>\nh\u00f4pital, \u00e2ge, \u00eele, ao\u00fbt, s\u00fbr<\/td>\nThis mark can appear above any vowel. It indicates that a letter has been dropped form an older version of the word, usually an s<\/strong>. This can help us identify mots apparent\u00e9s. For example: h\u00f4pital<\/strong> (hospital), forest<\/strong> (for\u00eat), f\u00eate<\/strong> (feast). L'accent circonflexe<\/strong> can also help distinguish between words with similar spellings: m\u00fbr<\/strong> (ripe) vs. mur<\/strong> (wall); s\u00fbr<\/strong> (sure) vs. sur<\/strong> (on).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tr\u00e9ma (\u00a8)<\/td>\nna\u00efve, \u00e9go\u00efste (selfish)<\/td>\nIndicates that the vowel under it must be pronounced separately form the vowel next to it (without blending)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c\u00e9dille (\u00e7)<\/td>\nfran\u00e7ais (French)<\/td>\nSoftens the letter c to be pronounced like an English \/s<\/strong>\/ instead of a \/k<\/strong>\/.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n

Les salutations (Salutations)<\/em><\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Questions<\/th>\nQuestions<\/th>\nR\u00e9ponses<\/th>\nAnswers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\n

Comment \u00e7a va ?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va ?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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How's it going?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00c7a va.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va (tr\u00e8s) bien.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va comme-ci, comme-\u00e7a.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pas mal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va (tr\u00e8s) mal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non, \u00e7a ne va pas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fine,\u00a0good<\/em><\/p>\n

Very well, good<\/em><\/p>\n

So-so, OK<\/em><\/p>\n

Not bad<\/em><\/p>\n

Not so good. It's bad.<\/em><\/p>\n

No, I'm not ok.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Comment vas-tu ? (informal)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Comment allez-vous ? (formal)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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How are you (doing)?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Je vais (tr\u00e8s) bien.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Je vais (tr\u00e8s) mal.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I'm (doing) (very) well,\u00a0fine.<\/em><\/p>\n

I'm feeling (very) bad.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[audio mp3=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/capufren100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2203\/2024\/04\/1.1-Salutations.mp3\"][\/audio]\n\n \n

Les consignes en classe et l<\/em>es interactions de base<\/em><\/h3>\nIt is helpful to quickly learn basic vocabulary to follow instructions in class (les consignes<\/strong>) as it will enable you to become more immersed in the language\" and be able to interact basic responses (les interactions de base<\/strong>).\n\n\n\n\n
 \n\nOui\n\nNon\n\nMerci\n\nDe rien (or: Il n'y a pas de quoi)\n\nS'il-vous-pla\u00eet\n\nExcusez-moi\n\nComment dit-on...en fran\u00e7ais?\n\nJe ne comprends pas<\/span>\n\nQue veut dire....?<\/th>\n \n\nYes<\/em>\n\nNo<\/em>\n\nThank you<\/em>\n\nYou're welcome<\/em>\n\nPlease<\/em>\n\nExcuse me<\/em>\n\nHow does one say...in French?<\/em>\n\nI do not understand<\/span><\/em>\n\nWhat does ... mean?<\/em><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n(piste)\n\n \n\n \n

Les nombres 1-16<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chiffres<\/th>\nNombres<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/strong><\/td>\nun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/strong><\/td>\ndeux<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/strong><\/td>\ntrois<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/strong><\/td>\nquatre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/strong><\/td>\ncinq<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/strong><\/td>\nsix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/strong><\/td>\nsept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/strong><\/td>\nhuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/strong><\/td>\nneuf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/strong><\/td>\ndix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/strong><\/td>\nonze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/strong><\/td>\ndouze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/strong><\/td>\ntreize<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/strong><\/td>\nquatorze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/strong><\/td>\nquinze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/strong><\/td>\nseize<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n(Listen to the first 16 numbers only)\n\n<\/div>\n[audio mp3=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/capufren100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2203\/2024\/04\/1.13-Numeros-1.mp3\"][\/audio]\n

Les couleurs<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Couleurs\u00a0(Colors)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fran\u00e7ais<\/th>\nAnglais<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
blanc, blanche<\/td>\nwhite<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bleu(e)<\/td>\nblue<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gris(e)<\/td>\ngray<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
jaune<\/td>\nyellow<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
marron<\/td>\nbrown<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
noir(e)<\/td>\nblack<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
orange<\/td>\norange<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rose<\/td>\npink<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rouge<\/td>\nred<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vert(e)<\/td>\ngreen<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
violet, violette<\/td>\npurple, violet<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n[audio mp3=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/capufren100\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2203\/2024\/04\/1.6-Les-couleurs-1.mp3\"][\/audio]\n\n<\/div>\n ","rendered":"

L’alphabet<\/em><\/h3>\n

French uses the same 26-letter alphabet system as English but the sound of individual letters differ greatly. Mastering the pronunciation of the alphabet is an essential first step as it will help you understand the sounds of the language and improve your overall pronunciation skills. \u00c9coutez et r\u00e9p\u00e9tez.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A<\/strong> – ah
\nB<\/strong> – bay
\nC<\/strong> – say
\nD<\/strong> – day
\nE<\/strong> – euh
\nF<\/strong> – eff
\nG<\/strong> – jay (soft j)
\nH<\/strong> – ahsh
\nI<\/strong> – ee
\nJ<\/strong> – gee (soft g)
\nK<\/strong> – kah
\nL<\/strong> – ell
\nM<\/strong> – emm
\nN<\/strong> – enn<\/td>\n		O<\/strong> – oh
\nP<\/strong> – pay
\nQ<\/strong> – ku
\nR<\/strong> – air
\nS<\/strong> – ess
\nT<\/strong> – tay
\nU<\/strong> – oo
\nV<\/strong> – vay
\nW<\/strong> – doo-bleuh-vay
\nX<\/strong> – eeks
\nY<\/strong> – ee-grek
\nZ<\/strong> – zed<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Accents<\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\n

Accents are not there for decoration, they actually mean either a change of pronunciation or meaning (or both)!<\/p>\n

Below are the important accents and diacritical marks to remember in French along with their meanings\/usefulness.<\/p>\n\n
\u00a0<\/caption>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Signes<\/th>\nExemples<\/th>\nExplications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
accent aigu (\u00b4)<\/td>\n\u00e9tudiant (male student)<\/td>\nIndicates that an is pronounced like the underlined vowels in day or late, but shorter and crisper. When a French word begins with \u00e9 is often means that an s<\/strong> would appear at the beginning of the English equivalent: \u00e9ponge -> sponge; \u00e9tat \u2014> state; \u00e9tudiant \u2014> student.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
accent grave (`)<\/td>\ntr\u00e8s, \u00e0 (very, at)<\/td>\nIndicates that an e is pronounces like the in the English word<\/strong> pet. For example: tr\u00e8s<\/strong>, ni\u00e8ce<\/strong>, p\u00e8re<\/strong>. When it is placed over an a<\/strong> or a u<\/strong>, it does not change the pronunciation, but it does distinguish words. Compare: la<\/strong> (the) vs. l\u00e0<\/strong> (there); ou<\/strong> (or) vs. o\u00f9<\/strong> (where); a<\/strong> (has) vs. \u00e0<\/strong> (to, at).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
accent circonflexe (\u02c6)<\/td>\nh\u00f4pital, \u00e2ge, \u00eele, ao\u00fbt, s\u00fbr<\/td>\nThis mark can appear above any vowel. It indicates that a letter has been dropped form an older version of the word, usually an s<\/strong>. This can help us identify mots apparent\u00e9s. For example: h\u00f4pital<\/strong> (hospital), forest<\/strong> (for\u00eat), f\u00eate<\/strong> (feast). L’accent circonflexe<\/strong> can also help distinguish between words with similar spellings: m\u00fbr<\/strong> (ripe) vs. mur<\/strong> (wall); s\u00fbr<\/strong> (sure) vs. sur<\/strong> (on).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tr\u00e9ma (\u00a8)<\/td>\nna\u00efve, \u00e9go\u00efste (selfish)<\/td>\nIndicates that the vowel under it must be pronounced separately form the vowel next to it (without blending)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c\u00e9dille (\u00e7)<\/td>\nfran\u00e7ais (French)<\/td>\nSoftens the letter c to be pronounced like an English \/s<\/strong>\/ instead of a \/k<\/strong>\/.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Les salutations (Salutations)<\/em><\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Questions<\/th>\nQuestions<\/th>\nR\u00e9ponses<\/th>\nAnswers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\n

Comment \u00e7a va ?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va ?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

How’s it going?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\u00c7a va.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va (tr\u00e8s) bien.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va comme-ci, comme-\u00e7a.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pas mal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00c7a va (tr\u00e8s) mal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non, \u00e7a ne va pas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Fine,\u00a0good<\/em><\/p>\n

Very well, good<\/em><\/p>\n

So-so, OK<\/em><\/p>\n

Not bad<\/em><\/p>\n

Not so good. It’s bad.<\/em><\/p>\n

No, I’m not ok.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Comment vas-tu ? (informal)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Comment allez-vous ? (formal)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

How are you (doing)?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Je vais (tr\u00e8s) bien.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Je vais (tr\u00e8s) mal.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

I’m (doing) (very) well,\u00a0fine.<\/em><\/p>\n

I’m feeling (very) bad.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Les consignes en classe et l<\/em>es interactions de base<\/em><\/h3>\n

It is helpful to quickly learn basic vocabulary to follow instructions in class (les consignes<\/strong>) as it will enable you to become more immersed in the language” and be able to interact basic responses (les interactions de base<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
 <\/p>\n

Oui<\/p>\n

Non<\/p>\n

Merci<\/p>\n

De rien (or: Il n’y a pas de quoi)<\/p>\n

S’il-vous-pla\u00eet<\/p>\n

Excusez-moi<\/p>\n

Comment dit-on…en fran\u00e7ais?<\/p>\n

Je ne comprends pas<\/span><\/p>\n

Que veut dire….?<\/th>\n

 <\/p>\n

Yes<\/em><\/p>\n

No<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you<\/em><\/p>\n

You’re welcome<\/em><\/p>\n

Please<\/em><\/p>\n

Excuse me<\/em><\/p>\n

How does one say…in French?<\/em><\/p>\n

I do not understand<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

What does … mean?<\/em><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(piste)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Les nombres 1-16<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chiffres<\/th>\nNombres<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/strong><\/td>\nun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/strong><\/td>\ndeux<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/strong><\/td>\ntrois<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/strong><\/td>\nquatre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/strong><\/td>\ncinq<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/strong><\/td>\nsix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/strong><\/td>\nsept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/strong><\/td>\nhuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/strong><\/td>\nneuf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/strong><\/td>\ndix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/strong><\/td>\nonze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/strong><\/td>\ndouze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/strong><\/td>\ntreize<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/strong><\/td>\nquatorze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/strong><\/td>\nquinze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/strong><\/td>\nseize<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(Listen to the first 16 numbers only)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Les couleurs<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Couleurs\u00a0(Colors)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fran\u00e7ais<\/th>\nAnglais<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
blanc, blanche<\/td>\nwhite<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bleu(e)<\/td>\nblue<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gris(e)<\/td>\ngray<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
jaune<\/td>\nyellow<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
marron<\/td>\nbrown<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
noir(e)<\/td>\nblack<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
orange<\/td>\norange<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rose<\/td>\npink<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rouge<\/td>\nred<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vert(e)<\/td>\ngreen<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
violet, violette<\/td>\npurple, violet<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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