The French /R/ sound bears no resemblance to the American or English sound typically associated with the letter r.
The French /R/ is a fricative produced when air "rubs" against the back of the throat.
The result is a sound similar to a light clearing of the throat.
To produce a French /R/, place the tip of the tongue behind the lower teeth and actively produce friction in the back of the tongue.
A. Listen and repeat.
B. Listen and repeat.
C. Listen and repeat.
A. Listen and repeat.
| Brun/brune |
| Gris/grise |
| Marron |
| Noir |
| Orange |
| Vert/verte |
B. Listen and repeat.
| Agréable |
| Créatif/créative |
| Gros/grosse |
| Grand/grande |
| Franc/franche |
| Sportif/sportive |
| Prétentieux/prétentieuse |
C. Listen and repeat.
| Se réveiller |
| Se reposer |
| Se brosser |
| Se raser |
| Rencontrer |
| Regarder |
| Dormir |
| Partir |