5.1 Mastering French sounds

• Vowels are produced without obstruction of airflow.

  True
• It is important to focus on clearly pronouncing each vowel sound, such as /a/ in "chat".


  True
• Linking sounds between words creates a flowing, natural rhythm
• Enunciating consonant sounds properly, like /b/ in "bon", is essential for clear pronunciation
• Linking sounds helps create a natural rhythm in French pronunciation.


  True
• Saying "les amis" as "lezamis" is an example of linking sounds in French

  True
• Match the pronunciation concept with its description:

  Intonation ↔️ Variations in tone to convey meaning

  Stress Pattern ↔️ Emphasis on certain syllables
• Clearly pronounce each vowel sound, such as /e/ in café
• Connect sounds smoothly between words to create a natural rhythm
• French phonemes are the basic units of sound
• Match the category with its description:

  Vowels ↔️ Sounds produced without obstruction of airflow

  Consonants ↔️ Sounds produced with some obstruction of airflow
• Enunciating consonant sounds properly, like /b/ in "bon", is crucial for clear pronunciation.


  True
• French vowels are produced with obstruction of airflow.

  False
• Match the sound with its example:

  /b/ ↔️ bon

  /d/ ↔️ doigt

  /a/ ↔️ chat

  /e/ ↔️ café
• Connect sounds smoothly between words to create a natural rhythm
• Confusing /u/ and /ou/ vowel sounds should be avoided for accurate pronunciation

  True
• What is the French word that uses the /a/ vowel sound?

  Chat
• Which consonant sound in French is pronounced like /b/?

  Bon
• Consonants are produced with some obstruction of airflow
• Avoid confusing similar vowel sounds like /u/ and /ou/
• Saying "les amis" as "lezamis" is an example of linking sounds.


  True
• Confusing similar vowel sounds like /u/ and /ou/ should be avoided.


  True
• Enunciate consonant sounds properly, like /b/ in bon
• Clearly pronounce each vowel sound, such as /a/ in chat
• Listening to French speakers and practicing with audio resources can improve intonation and stress patterns


  True
• The vowel sounds /u/ and /ou/ should be clearly distinguished to avoid confusion


  True
• Saying "les amis" as "lezamis" is an example of linking sounds in French

  True