r
The eighteenth letter of the English alphabet, r, is used in French.
Did you know?
- In some regions of France and Quebec, you may still hear the 'rolled' or alveolar r similar to Spanish. This was the standard pronunciation in France until the 18th century.
- In classical French singing and opera, singers often use the rolled r instead of the guttural one to ensure the sound carries better across a theater.
- The French language has a specific term called 'r grasseyé' to describe the characteristic throaty sound of the modern 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 use of 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 demonstrates the use of 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 illustrates the use of r within the name of a country.Tatoeba #7957221 by Micsmithel, translation #1814878 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are looking at a spelling error in a text.
- GabrielComment s'écrit ce mot ?How is this word spelled?
- ChloéIl manque un r.One r is missing.
- GabrielAh, je vois la lettre r ici.Ah, I see the letter r here.
- ChloéOui, mais pas à cet endroit.Yes, but not in that spot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
