French Lessons

Grammar

Semi-vowels

French has three semi-vowels: sounds produced by partial obstruction of air through the throat and mouth.

IPA

Letters

Examples and Notes

[j]

I

L

LL

Y

adieu 

œil 

fille 

yaourt

[ɥ]

U

nuit - fruit

[w]

OI

OU

W

boire 

ouest 

Wallon (mostly from abroad)


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