French Accents
There are four different types of "accents" which are relevant to anyone learning French: the accent marks on letters, non-native accents, regional accents, and the accentuation of French words. This page on French accents includes links to resources pertaining to all of these meanings.
Typing French Accents
You don't need special software or even a new keyboard to type French accents - this page explains how to type accents on any computer: old or new, PC or Mac.
You don't need special software or even a new keyboard to type French accents - this page explains how to type accents on any computer: old or new, PC or Mac.
French Accents - Diacritical Marks
There are 5 different French accents which denote pronunciation changes on the letters they modify. Learn about the purpose and uses of each French accent.
There are 5 different French accents which denote pronunciation changes on the letters they modify. Learn about the purpose and uses of each French accent.
Tips to Improve your French Accent
Speaking French is more than just knowing the vocabulary and grammar rules - you also need to pronounce the letters correctly. Unless you started learning French as a child, you're unlikely to ever sound like a native speaker, but it's certainly not impossible for adults to speak with a decent French accent. Here are some ideas to help you improve your French pronunciation.
Speaking French is more than just knowing the vocabulary and grammar rules - you also need to pronounce the letters correctly. Unless you started learning French as a child, you're unlikely to ever sound like a native speaker, but it's certainly not impossible for adults to speak with a decent French accent. Here are some ideas to help you improve your French pronunciation.
French Accentuation - Rhythm
The French language is considered very musical, because all syllables in each word are pronounced at the same intensity. However, French sentences are divided into rhythmic groups, the last syllable of which is accentuated in two ways.
The French language is considered very musical, because all syllables in each word are pronounced at the same intensity. However, French sentences are divided into rhythmic groups, the last syllable of which is accentuated in two ways.
Accent Homographs
Think accents don't matter when writing or typing in French? Think again! There are dozens of French word pairs which are spelled (though not always pronounced) the same other than accents. To avoid confusion, you should always distinguish between these "accent homographs" by using the correct accents.
Think accents don't matter when writing or typing in French? Think again! There are dozens of French word pairs which are spelled (though not always pronounced) the same other than accents. To avoid confusion, you should always distinguish between these "accent homographs" by using the correct accents.
La Révolte des Accents
"La Révolte des Accents" is a fictional tale about a problem that's all too real: the disappearance of accents in written French. Learn about this wonderful book, its author, and his linguistic crusade in this listening comprehension exercise, or by reading the transcript.
"La Révolte des Accents" is a fictional tale about a problem that's all too real: the disappearance of accents in written French. Learn about this wonderful book, its author, and his linguistic crusade in this listening comprehension exercise, or by reading the transcript.