r
The letter r is the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet in French.
Did you know?
- The 'guttural' nature of the French r was historically used in literature to denote a coarse or lower-class way of speaking.
- A common way for beginners to practice the French r is by making a sound similar to clearing one's throat or gargling water.
- In certain regional accents in France, such as in parts of the south, the r might be rolled or trilled with the tip of the tongue, more like the Spanish 'r'.
Examples in context
- I.N.R.I. = Jésus de Nazareth, le roi des Juifs.I.N.R.I. = Jesus of Nazareth, the King of Jews.This sentence shows the letter r in the abbreviation I.N.R.I.Tatoeba #8734306 by Julien_PDC, translation #5007524 by Muelisto
- J'aime le R&B.I like R&B.This sentence shows the letter r in the term R&B.Tatoeba #6847 by sysko, translation #255918 by CK
- La République Centrafricaine s'appelle " Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka " en sango.The Central African Republic is called "Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka" in Sango.This sentence shows the letter r within the name of the Central African Republic.Tatoeba #7957221 by Micsmithel, translation #1814878 by Amastan
- rougeRed
- parler françaisTo speak French
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo is trying to spell a word to Chloé over the phone.
- ChloéComment ça s'écrit ?How is it spelled?
- HugoIl y a un r après le a.There is an r after the a.
- ChloéC'est la lettre r ?Is it the letter r?
- HugoOui, c'est bien ça.Yes, that is it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
