accents
The English word "accents" is translated into French as accents.
Did you know?
- The French word for a 'stress' or 'emphasis' on a syllable is accent tonique, as French is generally a syllable-timed language rather than a stress-timed one like English.
- While English speakers use the word 'accent' to describe regional speech, a French person might use accent to describe the specific way a foreigner speaks French. This can sometimes imply a lack of fluency.
- Some French speakers use the phrase mettre l'accent sur to mean 'to highlight' or 'to focus on' a specific topic during a conversation.
Examples in context
- Elle a plusieurs accents différents.She has several different accents.
- Je n'aime pas ces accents.I don't like these accents.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a group of travelers at a café.
- EmmaTu entends les accents dans la salle ?Do you hear the accents in the room?
- HugoOui, il y a beaucoup d'accents ici.Yes, there are many accents here.
- EmmaHugo, c'est très impressionnant.Hugo, it is very impressive.
- HugoC'est vrai, Emma, c'est passionnant.It's true, Emma, it's fascinating.
