Q - French Pronunciation of Q

The letter Q in French is most commonly pronounced just like the French K: listen. Just as in English, Q must be followed by U, but there are only a few words in which it's pronounced like the English Q.

French words with Q

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   quitter   (to leave)

   quinze   (fifteen)

   banque   (bank)

   équateur   (equator)

   aquarelle   (watercolor)


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