L - French Pronunciation of L

The letter L in French is pronounced like the English L , except in French it's pronounced with the tongue against the upper teeth, rather than behind them, as in English: listen.

LL may be pronounced L (mille) or Y (fille) - learn more.

French words with L

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lampe   (lamp)

lait   (milk)

fleurs   (flowers)

mille   (thousand)

fille   (girl)

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