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French is admired by people worldwide. Like other tongues, it has another side that adds color and charisma to its use – slang. From talks on the streets to posts on social media,&nbsp;French slang is everywhere in daily life. It plays a big role in how people connect and express themselves more casually. This article will show you some popular French slang words. We will explain how they fit into everyday talk and look at their impact on communication.<h2>Everyday Expressions: Essential&nbsp;Slang in French</h2>French people use slang to make chats more relaxed and personal. These simple expressions help them get along well with others – both friends and strangers on the street. They let you understand not just the words but also the feelings behind them. If you&nbsp;<a href="/blog/the-best-way-to-learn-french">learn French</a> and want to comprehend the local lingo better, grasp the following&nbsp;French slang words with meanings:<ul><li>Mec [mɛk] – guy/dude.&nbsp;A colloquial way to refer to a man or a young guy, similar to ‘dude’ in English.</li></ul>Regarde ce mec, il sait vraiment danser! [ʁəɡaʁd sə mɛk, il sɛ vʁɛmɑ̃ dɑ̃se] – Look at that dude, he can really dance!<ul><li>Balle [bal] – money. Refers to money, commonly used when discussing finances informally.</li></ul>J’ai pas une balle, tu peux payer le café? [ʒɛ pa yn bal, ty pø peje lə kafe] – I’m broke, can you pay for the coffee?<ul><li>Kiffer [kife] – to really like. Indicates a strong liking, typically used in informal speech among friends.</li></ul>Je kiffe trop ce jeu, on y joue encore une heure? [ʒə kif tʁo sə ʒø, ɔ̃n‿i ʒu ɑ̃kɔʁ yn œʁ] – I really like this game, shall we play for another hour?<ul><li>Se taper [sə tape] – to eat/have a meal. Suggests grabbing a bite in a casual, informal manner.</li></ul>On se tape un burger ce midi? [ɔ̃ sə tap œ̃ bœʁʒe sə midi] – Shall we grab a burger for lunch?<ul><li>Teuf [tœf] – party. Commonly used to refer to a&nbsp;party in French slang, usually informal.</li></ul>La teuf d’hier soir était incroyable, tu aurais dû venir! [la tœf djɛʁ swaʁ etɛ ɛ̃kʁwajabl, ty oʁɛ dy vəniʁ] – Last night’s party was incredible, you should have come!<ul><li>Galère [ɡalɛʁ] – struggle/hassle. Used to describe a difficult situation or a lot of trouble.</li></ul>C’était une vraie galère de trouver un taxi hier. [setɛ yn vʁɛ ɡalɛʁ də tʁuve œ̃ taksi jɛʁ] – It was a real hassle to find a taxi yesterday.<ul><li>Baraque [baʁak] – house/home. Often used to refer to someone’s house or home in a casual context.</li></ul>On se retrouve chez toi ou à la baraque de Paul? [ɔ̃ sə ʁətʁuv ʃe twa u a la baʁak də pol] – Are we meeting at your place or at Paul’s house?<ul><li>Bouffer [bufe] – to eat. An informal way to say “to eat,” similar to “chow down” or “grub.”</li></ul>J’ai trop faim, on peut bouffer quelque chose? [ʒe tʁo fɛ̃, ɔ̃ pø bufe kɛlk ʃoz] – I’m so hungry, can we eat something?<h2>Verlan: The Art of Reversing Syllables</h2>French speakers love to play with their language; one way they do this is by reversing syllables in words. This type of wordplay is called verlan. It mixes up words, making them sound new and different. Many young people use such&nbsp;French slang phrases to feel close to each other and share a common identity. Often, these mixed-up words become so popular that older people use them too. Some&nbsp;<a href="/blog/french-words-to-know">French words to know</a> include:<ul><li>Laisse [lɛs] – chill/relax. Verlan of&nbsp;lâche [lɑʃ], meaning to let go or relax. It’s used to tell someone to calm down or take it easy.</li></ul>Laisse, ne te prends pas la tête avec ça. [lɛs, nə tə pʁɑ̃ pa la tɛt avɛk sa] – Chill, don’t worry about it.<ul><li>Meuf [mœf] – woman/girl. Inverted from&nbsp;femme [fam], this term refers to a woman or girlfriend in casual conversation.</li></ul>Sa meuf vient d’arriver, tu veux la rencontrer? [sa mœf vjɛ̃ daʁive, ty vø la ʁɑ̃kɔ̃tʁe] – His girlfriend just arrived, do you want to meet her?<ul><li>Beur [bœʁ] – Arab. A reversal of&nbsp;Arabe [a.ʁab], used colloquially to refer to a person of North African descent.</li></ul>Mon pote beur connaît tous les bons spots en ville. [mɔ̃ pot bœʁ kɔnɛ tu lɛ bɔ̃ spɔt ɑ̃ vil] – My Arab friend knows all the good spots in town.<ul><li>Reuf [ʁœf] – brother. Derived by reversing the syllables in&nbsp;frère [frɛʁ], it refers to a brother or a close male friend.</li></ul>Mon reuf et moi, on va au concert ce soir. [mɔ̃ ʁœf e mwa, ɔ̃ va o kɔ̃sɛʁ sə swaʁ] – My brother and I are going to the concert tonight.<ul><li>Téci [tesi] – city. It derives from the inversion of&nbsp;cité [site], which means a city or urban area.</li></ul>Il a grandi dans une téci tranquille en banlieue. [il a ɡʁɑ̃di dɑ̃z‿yn tesi tʁɑ̃kil ɑ̃ banljø] – He grew up in a quiet housing project in the suburbs.<ul><li>Keum [kœm] – man/guy. This term switches the syllables of&nbsp;mec [mɛk], meaning a guy or man.</li></ul>Regarde le keum là-bas, il a l’air cool. [ʁəɡaʁd lə kœm la ba, il a lɛʁ kul] – Look at that guy over there; he seems cool.7<h2>Modern French Slang Among Teenagers and Young Adults</h2>Teenagers use a lot of slang to express themselves. These words change quickly and come from music, pop culture, and other languages. By using them, teens create their own style and identity to feel part of a group. Below are some&nbsp;French slang words used among youths:<ul><li>Ghoster [ɡoste] – to ghost someone. It describes a situation when someone suddenly cuts off all contact without any explanation, often in relationships.</li></ul>Après deux semaines, il a commencé à me ghoster sans raison. [apʁɛ dø s(ə)mɛn, il a kɔmɑ̃se a mə ɡoste sɑ̃ ʁɛzɔ̃] – After two weeks, he started ghosting me for no reason.<ul><li>C’est ouf [sɛ uf] – that’s crazy. Used to express surprise or amazement.</li></ul>C’est ouf comme elle peut courir vite! [sɛ uf kɔm ɛl pø kuʁiʁ vit] – It’s crazy how fast she can run!<ul><li>S’embrouiller [sɑ̃bʁuje] – to get into an argument. Used when people get into a heated or confusing argument.</li></ul>Ils s’embrouillent toujours pour des petites choses. [il sɑ̃bʁuj tuʒuʁ puʁ de pətit ʃoz] – They always argue over small things.<ul><li>Swag [swaɡ] – cool/stylish.&nbsp;This word for&nbsp;cool in French slang is borrowed from English and describes someone or something that is cool or has a stylish, confident appearance.</li></ul>Regarde son nouveau blouson, il a vraiment du swag! [ʁəɡaʁd sɔ̃ nuvo bluzɔ̃, il a vʁɛmɑ̃ dy swaɡ] – Look at his new jacket, it’s really cool!<ul><li>Binge-watcher [binʒwatʃe] – to binge-watch. Describes watching several episodes of a series in one sitting.</li></ul>Ce weekend, on va binge-watcher la nouvelle saison ensemble. [sə wikɑ̃d, ɔ̃ va binʒwatʃe la nuvɛl sɛzɔ̃ ɑ̃sɑ̃bl] – This weekend, we’re going to binge-watch the new season together.<ul><li>Chiller [ʃile] – to chill out. Means to relax or hang out in a laid-back manner.</li></ul>Viens chez moi, on va chiller un peu. [vjɛ̃ ʃe mwa, ɔ̃ va ʃile œ̃ pø] – Come over to my place, we’ll chill out for a bit.<ul><li>Dar [daʁ] – awesome/excellent. Describes something that is awesome or excellent, particularly when impressed by someone’s abilities or qualities.</li></ul>Son idée était vraiment dar, tout le monde a adoré. [sɔ̃n ide etɛ vʁɛmɑ̃ daʁ, tut lə mɔ̃d a adɔʁe] – His idea was really awesome, everyone loved it.<ul><li>Zapper [zape] – to skip/ignore. Used to indicate skipping something or ignoring someone, often casually.</li></ul>J’ai zappé le début du film, j’étais en retard. [ʒe zape lə deby dy film, ʒetɛ ɑ̃ ʁətaʁ] – I missed the start of the movie because I was late.<ul><li>Tarpin [taʁpɛ̃] – very/much. A popular term in the Marseille area that means very or much and is used to intensify adjectives or adverbs.</li></ul>Il fait tarpin chaud aujourd’hui, non? [il fɛ taʁpɛ̃ ʃo odʒuʁdɥi, nɔ̃] – It’s very hot today, isn’t it?<h2>Digital Age Dialogue:&nbsp;Common French Slang for Internet Use</h2>The internet has changed how people in France talk to each other. Online messages often mix slang with standard language, which creates a new way of speaking. This style makes talks fast and friendly. Let’s look at some common&nbsp;French slang terms you will likely find online.<ul><li>Tkt [te ka te] – don’t worry. Short for&nbsp;t’inquiète [tɛ̃.kjɛt], this abbreviation is widely used in texting and online communication to reassure someone quickly.</li></ul>Tkt, je m’occupe de tout pour la soirée. [te ka te, ʒə mokyp də tu puʁ la swaʁe] – Don’t worry, I’m taking care of everything for the party.<ul><li>Rezo [ʁezo] – network.&nbsp;A colloquial way to refer to either social networks or broader internet connectivity.</li></ul>Mon rezo est vraiment lent aujourd’hui, je peux à peine charger les pages. [mɔ̃ ʁezo ɛ vʁɛmɑ̃ lɑ̃ odʒuʁdɥi, ʒə pø a pɛn ʃaʒe le paʒ] – My network is really slow today, I can barely load the pages.<ul><li>Spoiler [spwale] – spoiler. Adopted directly from English, used to describe giving away movie or series plot details.</li></ul>Ne me fais pas de spoiler, je n’ai pas encore vu le dernier épisode! [nə mə fɛ pa də spwale, ʒə nɛ pa ɑ̃kɔʁ vy lə dɛʁnje epizɔd] – Don’t give me any spoilers, I haven’t seen the last episode yet!<ul><li>Geek [ʒik] – geek. Refers to someone who is deeply interested in technology and digital media.</li></ul>Il est un peu geek, toujours à la recherche des dernières gadgets. [il ɛ œ̃ pø ʒik, tuʒuʁ a la ʁəʃɛʁʃ de dɛʁnjɛʁ ɡadʒɛt] – He’s a bit of a geek, always looking for the latest gadgets.<ul><li>Navigo [naviɡo] – browse/internet surfing. Derived from&nbsp;naviguer [naviɡe], which means to navigate or surf.</li></ul>Je vais navigo sur le net pour trouver des infos sur ce sujet. [ʒə ve naviɡo syʁ lə nɛ puʁ tʁuve dez‿ɛ̃fo syʁ sə sʒɛ] – I’m going to browse the net to find information on this topic.<ul><li>Écraser [ekʁaze] – to crash (computer/app). Describes a computer program or application failing abruptly.</li></ul>Mon ordi a écrasé trois fois aujourd’hui; c’est vraiment agaçant! [mɔ̃ ɔʁdi a ekʁaze tʁwa fwa odʒuʁdɥi; sɛ vʁɛmɑ̃ aɡasɑ̃] – My computer has crashed three times today; it’s really annoying!<ul><li>Débrancher [debrɑ̃ʃe] – to disconnect/unplug. This&nbsp;slang in French is often used metaphorically and means disconnecting from digital devices or social media.</li></ul>Il est temps de débrancher un peu et de profiter du weekend. [il ɛ tɑ̃ də debrɑ̃ʃe œ̃ pø e də pʁɔfite dy wikɑ̃d] – It’s time to disconnect a bit and enjoy the weekend.<ul><li>Pirater [piʁate] – to hack. Describe unauthorized intrusion into a network or computer system.</li></ul>Ils ont réussi à pirater mon compte email; je dois changer tous mes mots de passe. [ilz‿ɔ̃ ʁeysi a piʁate mɔ̃ kɔ̃t imɛl; ʒə dwa ʃɑ̃ʒe tu me mo də pas] – They managed to hack my email account; I need to change all my passwords.<h2>Learn French Slang with Promova</h2>French slang adds depth to your language knowledge and makes you sound more natural when you talking with locals. Mastering these phrases will help you feel more confident and connected in chats. Promova provides a range of tools to make learning&nbsp;French slangs simple and fun:<ul><li>Short lessons.&nbsp;Focused lessons that fit easily into your busy schedule.</li><li>Common phrases.&nbsp;Learn slang used by native speakers in real-life scenarios.</li><li>Interactive quizzes. Test your understanding and reinforce what you’ve learned.</li><li>Blog articles.&nbsp;Discover phrases to&nbsp;<a href="/blog/introduce-yourself-in-french">introduce yourself</a>, master basic&nbsp;slang for French learners, or grasp essential grammar rules.</li></ul>With Promova, you can immerse yourself in the language and culture without feeling overwhelmed. Download our&nbsp;<a href="/app/french-language-learning-app">French learning app</a> from Google Play or App Store and reach your language goals.<h2>Conclusion</h2>France slang spices up everyday speech. It mirrors culture, creativity, and shared experiences. From street talk to online chats, these expressions bring people closer and make interactions more lively. Knowing them lets you connect better with French speakers and enjoy the language more deeply. So next time you hear some slang in French, you’ll know what it means and how it fits into their way of life.

French is admired by people worldwide. Like other tongues, it has another side that adds color and charisma to its use – slang. 

French Slang: From Streets to Social Media

Adjectives play a big part in making our chats more colorful and clear. They help us describe things with more detail, adding depth to our words. If you’re looking for a&nbsp;list of adjectives necessary for basic French talks, you’re in the right place. This guide will give you the key descriptive words to speak better. Keep reading and find basic adjectives for daily conversations, words to describe a person, and so on.<h2>General&nbsp;French Adjectives for Everyday Use</h2>Simple adjectives are as vital as&nbsp;<a href="/blog/french-basic-verbs">basic verbs</a> or nouns in daily chats. They help you talk about common things around you more precisely and colorfully. These words come in handy when describing a friend’s mood or talking about your favorite meal. Check the following&nbsp;adjective words list:<ul><li>Grand [ɡʁɑ̃] – big/large.</li></ul>Le chien est très grand. [lə ʃjɛ̃ ɛ tʁɛ ɡʁɑ̃] – The dog is very big.<ul><li>Petit [pə.ti] – small.</li></ul>J’ai un petit problème. [ʒe œ̃ pə.ti pʁɔ.blɛm] – I have a small problem.<ul><li>Bon [bɔ̃] – good.</li></ul>Ce restaurant est vraiment bon. [sə ʁɛs.to.ʁɑ̃ ɛ vʁɛ.mɑ̃ bɔ̃] – This restaurant is really good.<ul><li>Mauvais [mo.vɛ] – bad.</li></ul>Ce film est mauvais. [sə film ɛ mo.vɛ] – This movie is bad.<ul><li>Beau [bo] – beautiful.</li></ul>Paris est une belle ville. [pa.ʁi ɛ yn bɛl vil] – Paris is a beautiful city.<ul><li>Jeune [ʒœn] – young.</li></ul>Ils sont jeunes et dynamiques. [il sɔ̃ ʒœn e di.na.mik] – They are young and dynamic.<ul><li>Vieux [vjø] – old.</li></ul>Ce livre est très vieux. [sə li.vʁə ɛ tʁɛ vjø] – This book is very old.<ul><li>Riche [ʁiʃ] – rich.</li></ul>Il est riche. [il ɛ ʁiʃ] – He is rich.<ul><li>Pauvre [povʁ] – poor.</li></ul>Ils sont pauvres mais heureux. [il sɔ̃ povʁ mɛ œ.ʁø] – They are poor but happy.<h2>Common&nbsp;French Adjectives to Describe a Person</h2>The right word will help you paint a clear picture of people in your conversations. You may need to describe how someone looks, their mood, or personality traits. It also aids in making your stories more vivid and relatable. Here are some useful&nbsp;adjectives in French:<ul><li>Intelligent [ɛ̃.tɛ.li.ʒɑ̃] – intelligent.</li></ul>Mon frère est très intelligent. [mɔ̃ fʁɛʁ ɛ tʁɛ ɛ̃.tɛ.li.ʒɑ̃] – My brother is very intelligent.<ul><li>Amusant [a.my.zɑ̃] – funny.</li></ul>Elle est toujours amusante. [ɛl ɛ tu.ʒuʁ a.my.zɑ̃t] – She is always funny.<ul><li>Gentil [ʒɑ̃.til] – kind.</li></ul>Il est gentil avec tout le monde. [il ɛ ʒɑ̃.til a.vɛk tu lə mɔ̃d] – He is kind to everyone.<ul><li>Sérieux [se.ʁjø] – serious.</li></ul>Elle est très sérieuse au travail. [ɛl ɛ tʁɛ se.ʁjøz o tʁa.vaj] – She is very serious at work.<ul><li>Curieux [ky.ʁjø] – curious.</li></ul>Les enfants sont très curieux. [le.z‿ɑ̃.fɑ̃ sɔ̃ tʁɛ ky.ʁjø] – Children are very curious.<ul><li>Agréable [a.gʁe.abl] – pleasant.</li></ul>Sa présence est toujours agréable. [sa pʁe.zɑ̃s ɛ tu.ʒuʁ a.gʁe.abl] – His presence is always pleasant.<ul><li>Honnête [ɔ.nɛt] – honest.</li></ul>Vous êtes vraiment honnête. [vu.z‿ɛt vʁɛ.mɑ̃ ɔ.nɛt] – You are really honest.<ul><li>Poli [pɔ.li] – polite.</li></ul>Elle est très polie avec ses professeurs. [ɛl ɛ tʁɛ pɔ.li a.vɛk se pʁɔ.fe.sœʁ] – She is very polite with her teachers.<ul><li>Créatif [kʁe.a.tif] – creative.</li></ul>Elle est très créative dans son travail. [ɛl ɛ tʁɛ kʁe.a.tiv dɑ̃ sɔ̃ tʁa.vaj] – She is very creative in her work.1<h2>French Adjective List for Objects and Places</h2>Adjectives help you describe the world around you in more detail. They are necessary when you want to describe your favorite spot, an object in your home, or a country or a city you have visited. Below are some&nbsp;unique adjectives you should know:<ul><li>Ancien [ɑ̃.sjɛ̃] – ancient.</li></ul>Ce château est très ancien. [sə ʃɑ.to ɛ tʁɛ ɑ̃.sjɛ̃] – This castle is very ancient.<ul><li>Moderne [mɔ.dɛʁn] – modern.</li></ul>Ils habitent dans un appartement moderne. [il a.bi.tɑ̃ dɑ̃z‿ œ̃n‿ a.paʁ.tə.mɑ̃ mɔ.dɛʁn] – They live in a modern apartment.<ul><li>Propre [pʁɔpʁ] – clean.</li></ul>La cuisine est toujours propre. [la küi.zin ɛ tu.ʒuʁ pʁɔpʁ] – The kitchen is always clean.<ul><li>Sale [sal] – dirty.</li></ul>Les rues sont très sales après la pluie. [le ʁy sɔ̃ tʁɛ sal‿ a.pʁɛ la plɥi] – The streets are very dirty after the rain.<ul><li>Spacieux [spa.sjø] – spacious.</li></ul>Leur nouvelle maison est spacieuse. [lœʁ nu.vɛl mɛ.zɔ̃ ɛ spa.sjøz] – Their new house is spacious.<ul><li>Étroit [e.tʁwa] – narrow.</li></ul>Cette rue est trop étroite pour deux voitures. [sɛt ʁy ɛ tʁo e.tʁwat puʁ dø vwa.tyʁ] – This street is too narrow for two cars.<ul><li>Lumineux [ly.mi.nø] – bright.</li></ul>L’appartement est lumineux et aéré. [la.paʁ.tə.mɑ̃ ɛ ly.mi.nø e a.e.ʁe] – The apartment is bright and airy.<ul><li>Sombre [sɔ̃bʁ] – dark.</li></ul>La forêt est sombre et mystérieuse. [la fɔ.ʁɛ ɛ sɔ̃bʁ e mis.te.ʁjøz] – The forest is dark and mysterious.<ul><li>Désordonné [de.zɔʁ.dɔ.ne] – messy.</li></ul>Sa chambre est toujours désordonnée. [sa ʃɑ̃bʁ ɛ tu.ʒuʁ de.zɔʁ.dɔ.ne] – His room is always messy.<h2>Promova: One-Stop Solution for Learning French</h2>Start your language journey with Promova today! We have a&nbsp;<a href="/app/french-language-learning-app">mobile app</a> and web platform to help you learn French. Our courses fit any language level, from elementary to proficient.We include interactive exercises in our lessons. These tools help solidify what you’ve learned. You’ll gain confidence by dealing with real-world scenarios using the language outside lessons.Our blog is here to add extra value to your learning experience. It has articles on the&nbsp;<a href="/alphabet/french-alphabet">French alphabet</a> and lists of&nbsp;<a href="/blog/popular-french-phrases">popular phrases</a> for everyday use. There is always something valuable to explore.<h2>Conclusion</h2>Learning&nbsp;French adjectives helps your language skills grow and makes you a better speaker. These words let you share more about what you think and feel. They allow you to describe people and things clearly. When you add these adjectives to talks, you’ll see how much more expressive you can be in French.

Adjectives play a big part in making our chats more colorful and clear. They help us describe things with more detail, adding depth to our words. If you’re looking for a list of adjectives necessary for basic French talks, you’re in the right place.

List of Adjectives for French Learners

Talking and chatting come naturally to us. But does it feel the same when we swap our local tongue for French? Take greetings and courtesy phrases as examples. There’s more than one way to ask&nbsp;How are you in French. Each could be appropriate in different situations, ranging from a casual setting to more formal circumstances. With our guide, you’ll learn basic and more complex phrases with examples, their uses, and responses to them.<h2>Basic Expressions in&nbsp;French for How Are You</h2>Asking ‘How are you’ is among the top&nbsp;<a href="/blog/french-words-to-know">French words</a> and phrases to know. The language has several ways to do it. The situation determines which phrase you can use. You need different words for your friends and boss, for example. Let’s see some basic expressions and learn when to use them:<ul><li>Comment vas-tu? [kɔ.mɑ̃ va ty] – How are you? (informal). It is suitable for friends or people your age.</li></ul>Comment vas-tu aujourd’hui? – [kɔ.mɑ̃ va ty o.ʒuʁ.dɥi] – How are you today?<ul><li>Bonjour, comment allez-vous? [bɔ̃ʒuʁ kɔ.mɑ̃‿ta.le vu] – Hello, how are you? (formal). This&nbsp;French ‘Hello, how are you’ phrase is appropriate for speaking with someone in a respectful way.</li></ul>Bonjour, Madame. Comment allez-vous? – [bɔ̃.ʒuʁ ma.dam kɔ.mɑ̃‿ta.le vu] – Hello, Madam. How are you?<ul><li>Ça va? [sa va] – How’s it going?&nbsp;Use this phrase with close friends.&nbsp;</li></ul>Salut, ça va? – [sa.ly sa va] – Hi, how’s it going?<ul><li>Quoi de neuf? [kwa də nœf] – What’s new? This question asks if there is anything new happening.</li></ul>Hé, quoi de neuf? – [e kwa də nœf] – Hey, what’s new?<ul><li>Tout va bien? [tu va bjɛ̃] – Is everything alright? This phrase can be used to check in on someone’s well-being.</li></ul>Bonsoir, tout va bien chez vous? – [bɔ̃.swaʁ tu va bjɛ̃ ʃe vu] – Good evening, is everything alright with you?<ul><li>Comment ça se passe? [kɔ.mɑ̃ sa sə pas] – How’s it going?&nbsp;It is used to inquire about someone’s general state or how things are going in their life.</li></ul>Alors, comment ça se passe à l’école? – [a.lɔʁ kɔ.mɑ̃ sa sə pas a le.kɔl] – So, how’s it going at school?<h2>Saying&nbsp;How Are You in French: Formal Ways</h2>When approaching a stranger or greeting a senior in French, you’ll need a proper phrase. Using the right form of words shows respect in their culture. Such expressions typically involve more complex structures and formal vocabulary. Here’s&nbsp;how do you say ‘How are you’ in French formal settings:<ul><li>Comment vous portez-vous? [kɔ.mɑ̃ vu pɔʁ.te vu] – How are you doing? (very formal). Often used in very polite or official conversations.</li></ul>Madame, comment vous portez-vous depuis notre dernière rencontre? – [ma.dam, kɔ.mɑ̃ vu pɔʁ.te vu də.pɥi nɔtʁ dɛʁ.njɛʁ ʁɑ̃.kɔ̃tʁ] – Madam, how have you been since our last meeting?<ul><li>Comment va votre santé? [kɔ.mɑ̃ va vɔ.tʁ sã.te] – How is your health? It is typically used to inquire specifically about someone’s health, showing concern in a formal manner.</li></ul>Nous n’avons pas eu de nouvelles, comment va votre santé? – [nu na.vɔ̃ pa z‿ø də nu.vɛl, kɔ.mɑ̃ va vɔ.tʁ sã.te] – We haven’t heard from you, how is your health?<ul><li>Quelles nouvelles? [kɛl nu.vɛl] – Any news? Utilized to inquire generally about any updates in a respectful manner.</li></ul>Bonjour, quelles nouvelles depuis notre dernière réunion? – [bɔ̃.ʒuʁ, kɛl nu.vɛl də.pɥi nɔ.tʁ dɛʁ.njɛʁ re.y.njɔ̃] – Hello, any news since our last meeting?<ul><li>Comment s’est passé votre journée? [kɔ.mɑ̃ sɛ pa.se vɔ.tʁ ʒuʁ.ne] – How did your day go? This question is suitable for later in the day and reflects a polite interest in the person’s activities.</li></ul>Bonsoir, comment s’est passé votre journée? – [bɔ̃.swaʁ, kɔ.mɑ̃ sɛ pa.se vɔ.tʁ ʒuʁ.ne] – Good evening, how did your day go?<ul><li>Comment se porte votre famille? [kɔ.mɑ̃ sə pɔʁt vɔ.tʁ fa.mij] – How is your family doing? Asking about someone’s family is a common way to show concern in a formal setting.</li></ul>J’espère que tout va bien, comment se porte votre famille? – [ʒɛs.pɛʁ kə tu va bjɛ̃, kɔ.mɑ̃ sə pɔʁt vɔ.tʁ fa.mij] – I hope all is well, how is your family doing?<ul><li>Vous vous en sortez bien? [vu vu z‿ɑ̃ sɔʁ.te bjɛ̃] – Are you managing okay? This query is a bit more personal and shows a deeper level of concern, suitable for someone you know is facing challenges.</li></ul>Avec tout ce travail, vous vous en sortez bien? – [a.vɛk tu sə tʁa.vaj, vu vu z‿ɑ̃ sɔʁ.te bjɛ̃] – With all this work, are you managing okay?<ul><li>Va-t-il/elle bien? [va t‿il/ɛl bjɛ̃] – Is he/she doing well? When inquiring about a third party in a polite manner, this question is particularly respectful.</li></ul>Comment va-t-il depuis son retour de voyage? – [kɔ.mɑ̃ va t‿il də.pɥi sɔ̃ ʁə.tuʁ də vwa.jaʒ] – How is he doing since his return from the trip?<ul><li>Avez-vous des projets pour le weekend? [a.ve vu de pʁɔ.ʒɛ puʁ lə wi.kɛnd] – Do you have any plans for the weekend? This question is a gentle and polite way to show interest in personal but non-intrusive details.</li></ul>Avez-vous des projets pour le prochain weekend? – [a.ve vu de pʁɔ.ʒɛ puʁ lə pʁɔ.ʃɛ̃ wi.kɛnd] – Do you have any plans for the upcoming weekend?7<h2>Casual Greetings:&nbsp;Ways to Say How Are You in Informal French</h2>When it comes to conversations with friends, family, or close acquaintances, French offers more relaxed phrases. There’s a different vibe and tone in these casual expressions. Below, we will highlight some informal ways to ask&nbsp;How are you in French informal conversation:<ul><li>Tu vas bien? [ty va bjɛ̃] – You doing okay?&nbsp;Often used among friends to check in on someone’s well-being in a casual way.</li></ul>Coucou, tu vas bien? – [ku.ku, ty va bjɛ̃] – Hey, you doing okay?<ul><li>T’es en forme? [tɛ ɑ̃ fɔʁm] – You feeling good? Casually asking if someone is feeling good or in high spirits.</li></ul>Salut! T’es en forme aujourd’hui? – [sa.ly! tɛ ɑ̃ fɔʁm‿o.ʒuʁ.dɥi] – Hi! You feeling good today?<ul><li>Ça roule? [sa ʁul] – Everything rolling? A very informal and friendly way to ask if everything is going well.</li></ul>Hey, ça roule chez toi? – [eɪ, sa ʁul ʃe twa] – Hey, everything rolling with you?<ul><li>Ça gaze? [sa gaz] – Is it gassing?&nbsp;Another slang term similar to&nbsp;Ça roule? [sa ʁul]&nbsp;indicating if things are going smoothly.</li></ul>Eh, ça gaze aujourd’hui? – [e, sa gaz‿o.ʒuʁ.dɥi] – Hey, is it gassing today?<ul><li>On va bien? [ɔ̃ va bjɛ̃] – Are we good? This inclusive phrase is great for checking the group’s mood in a casual setting.</li></ul>Salut les amis, on va bien? – [sa.ly le.z‿a.mi, ɔ̃ va bjɛ̃] – Hi friends, are we good?<ul><li>Ça baigne? [sa bɛɲ] – Everything’s swimming?&nbsp;A very colloquial and laid-back expression that asks if everything is going well.</li></ul>Ça baigne pour toi? – [sa bɛɲ puʁ twa] – Everything’s swimming for you?<ul><li>Comment ça va? [kɔ.mɑ̃ sa va] – How is it going? A slightly more elaborate form of&nbsp;‘How are you’ in French&nbsp;used to show a bit more concern.</li></ul>Comment ça va depuis hier? – [kɔ.mɑ̃ sa va də.pɥi jɛʁ] – How’s it going since yesterday?<ul><li>Tout cool? [tu kul] – All cool? A slangy, youthful way of asking if everything is cool or okay.</li></ul>Salut mec, tout cool? – [sa.ly mɛk, tu kul] – (Hi dude, all cool?)<ul><li>Tu t’en sors? [ty tɑ̃ sɔʁ] – You managing?&nbsp;Used to ask someone if they are managing their situation well, particularly if they’ve been facing challenges.</li></ul>Avec tout ce boulot, tu t’en sors? – [a.vɛk tu sə bu.lo, ty tɑ̃ sɔʁ] – With all this work, you managing?<h2>Responses to ‘How Are You’ in French</h2>The phrase&nbsp;Cómo se va in French is just part of the conversation. Responding accurately and appropriately contributes to good communication. We will look at popular answers to these&nbsp;<a href="/blog/hi-in-french">greetings in French</a>. By learning a few responses, you can make sure your French chats flow well:<ul><li>Ça va bien. [sa va bjɛ̃] – I’m doing well.&nbsp;A simple and positive response indicating that things are going well.</li></ul>Oui, ça va bien, merci. – [wi, sa va bjɛ̃, mɛʁ.si] – Yes, I’m doing well, thank you.<ul><li>Comme ci, comme ça. [kɔm si, kɔm sa] – So-so.&nbsp;Used when things are neither good nor bad, showing a neutral state.</li></ul>Comment ça va? Comme ci, comme ça. – [kɔ.mɑ̃ sa va? kɔm si, kɔm sa] – How’s it going? So-so.<ul><li>Pas mal. [pa mal] – Not bad.&nbsp;This response implies that things are quite satisfactory without being too enthusiastic.</li></ul>Ça va, pas mal. – [sa va, pa mal] – It’s going, not bad.<ul><li>Je suis fatigué(e). [ʒə sɥi fa.ti.ge] – I’m tired.&nbsp;Expresses that you are feeling tired at the moment.</li></ul>Comment vas-tu? Je suis fatigué(e). – [kɔ.mɑ̃ va ty? ʒə sɥi fa.ti.ge] – How are you? I’m tired.<ul><li>Tout va mal. [tu va mal] – Everything is going badly.&nbsp;A response used when things are not going well at all.</li></ul>Malheureusement, tout va mal en ce moment. – [mal.œ.ʁøz.mɑ̃, tu va mal ɑ̃ sə mɔ.mɑ̃] – Unfortunately, everything is going badly at the moment.<ul><li>Je vais super! [ʒə ve sy.pɛʁ] – I’m doing great!&nbsp;Indicates a very positive state, showing that you’re more than just fine.</li></ul>Et toi, comment ça va? Moi, je vais super! – [e twa, kɔ.mɑ̃ sa va? mwa, ʒə ve sy.pɛʁ] – And you, how’s it going?&nbsp;I’m doing great!<ul><li>Je ne me sens pas très bien. [ʒə nə mə sɑ̃ pa tʁɛ bjɛ̃] – I’m not feeling very well.&nbsp;Use this when you are feeling unwell or under the weather.</li></ul>Aujourd’hui, je ne me sens pas très bien. – [o.ʒuʁ.dɥi, ʒə nə mə sɑ̃ pa tʁɛ bjɛ̃] – Today, I’m not feeling very well.<ul><li>Tout va pour le mieux. [tu va puʁ lə mjø] – Everything is for the best.&nbsp;A formal way to express that everything is going exceptionally well.</li></ul>Comment allez-vous? Tout va pour le mieux, merci. – [kɔ.mɑ̃‿ta.le vu? tu va puʁ lə mjø, mɛʁ.si] – How are you? Everything is for the best, thank you.<ul><li>Je suis débordé(e). [ʒə sɥi de.bɔʁ.de] – I’m overwhelmed.&nbsp;Used in a formal context when you’re very busy or swamped.</li></ul>Merci de demander; je suis débordé(e) en ce moment. – [mɛʁ.si də də.mɑ̃.de; ʒə sɥi de.bɔʁ.de ɑ̃ sə mɔ.mɑ̃] – Thank you for asking; I’m overwhelmed at the moment.<ul><li>Ça pourrait aller mieux. [sa pu.ʁɛ a.le mjø] – It could be better.&nbsp;An informal and somewhat casual response indicating that things aren’t great.</li></ul>Ça va? Ça pourrait aller mieux. – [sa va? sa pu.ʁɛ a.le mjø] – How’s it going? It could be better.<ul><li>Je suis sous l’eau. [ʒə sɥi su l‿o] – I’m swamped (literally: I’m underwater).&nbsp;Informal, vivid imagery to express being very busy or overwhelmed.</li></ul>Tu vas comment? Je suis sous l’eau avec tout ce travail. – [ty va kɔ.mɑ̃? ʒə sɥi su l‿o a.vɛk tu sə tʁa.vaj] – How are you doing? I’m swamped with all this work.<ul><li>En pleine forme! [ɑ̃ plɛn fɔʁm] – In great shape! Informal and enthusiastic, indicating excellent health or spirit.</li></ul>Salut, comment ça va? Moi, en pleine forme! – [sa.ly, kɔ.mɑ̃ sa va? mwa, ɑ̃ plɛn fɔʁm] – Hi, how’s it going? Me, in great shape!<ul><li>Je tiens le coup. [ʒə tjɛ̃ lə ku] – I’m holding up.&nbsp;An informal way to say you’re managing or getting by despite difficulties.</li></ul>Et toi, ça va? Je tiens le coup, merci. – [e twa, sa va? ʒə tjɛ̃ lə ku, mɛʁ.si] – And you, how is it? I’m holding up, thank you.<ul><li>Je suis comme un lion en cage. [ʒə sɥi kɔm œ̃ ljɔ̃ ɑ̃ kaʒ] – I feel like a caged lion.&nbsp;An informal, expressive way to say you’re feeling restless or confined.</li></ul>Comment tu te sens? Je suis comme un lion en cage avec ce confinement. – [kɔ.mɑ̃ ty tə sɑ̃? ʒə sɥi kɔm œ̃ ljɔ̃ ɑ̃ kaʒ a.vɛk sə kɔ̃.fin.mɑ̃] – How are you feeling? I feel like a caged lion with this lockdown.<h2>Promova: One-Stop Solution for Learning French</h2>When we start learning a new language, it seems like a vast ocean that we have to cross. <a href="/">Promova</a> is your one-stop solution that makes mastering French simple and achievable. We have all the tools needed to simplify this process.Our platform provides structured courses tailor-made for each level of learner. The curriculum includes word lists, examples, and exercises designed to make language study engaging and stress-free.We believe in the ease of learning no matter your location.&nbsp;<a href="/app/french-language-learning-app">Our mobile app</a> is available on the App Store and&nbsp;Google Play. It provides access to all materials at any hour of the day, so grasping a language won’t interrupt your lifestyle.At Promova we value your time; our lessons are short yet comprehensive. Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new in French with our bite-sized methodology.<h2>Conclusion</h2>Learning&nbsp;how to say&nbsp;Hi, how are you in French is one of the next things after grasping the&nbsp;<a href="/alphabet/french-alphabet">French alphabet</a>. Understanding someone’s state of being is a key part of any talk. With many expressions to choose from, you can match the level of formality needed. Also, the right answer will keep the conversation going. So, learn the phrases that best fit each situation, and you’ll be ready for any French chat.

Talking and chatting come naturally to us. But does it feel the same when we swap our local tongue for French? Take greetings and courtesy phrases as examples.

How Are You in French: Your First Step in Conversing

Intonation, stress, accent – how much do they mean for understanding a language? Diacritics&nbsp;give an extra reason to get confused and again emphasize context's importance. Today, we will take&nbsp;French accent marks as an example of the importance of this language aspect.This feature appeared during the Renaissance and was transferred from Latin, making the language more diverse. This is one of the most critical stages of&nbsp;<a href="/blog/the-best-way-to-learn-french">learning French</a>, since one designation can completely change a word's meaning and sound.<h2>Types of&nbsp;French Accent Marks</h2>In total, linguists distinguish six accents in French, and you can even find some in English. For example, café or fiancé are borrowed terms, and the accent mark indicates that the letter “e” should be doubled. Anyway, let's get back to the&nbsp;<a href="/alphabet/french-alphabet">French alphabet.</a> There are plenty of other words with e or&nbsp;o with an accent.<h3>Acute Accent (L'accent Aigu)</h3>One of the most popular grammar points in France. It is represented by the sign “´” and is placed above the letter “e,” making the pronunciation more closed and bright. For example, the word école [ekɔl] becomes softer, while without the accent, the “e” would sound like the English “a.”<h3>Grave Accent (L'accent Grave)</h3>It is represented by the sign “`” and is also placed above the letter&nbsp;e in French, turning it into è. This accent changes the pronunciation of the letter, making it more open and low. For example, in the word père [pɛʁ] (father) and the English name Emma, ​​the pronunciation of the “e” is the same.<h3>Cedilla (La Cédille)</h3>Unlike the other marks, this sign goes on the consonant letter “c”, turning it into “ç”. It softens the pronunciation of the sound, as in the word garçon (boy), because without the cedilla, the letter “c” is pronounced like “k.” This accent helps to maintain the correct pronunciation before the&nbsp;French letters “a,” “o,” and “u.”<h3>Circumflex (L'accent Circonflexe)</h3>This mark is placed on the vowels â, ê, î, ô, û and has several meanings. It can indicate that the pronunciation has been changed, or a letter has been lost in a word. For example, in the word forêt (forest),&nbsp;e with an accent reminds us that there is no letter “s”. This accent can also serve as a substitute for stress, lengthening the sound.<h3>Trema (L'accent Tréma)</h3>This option is similar to the German umlaut. But make sure to distinguish them; the French version means something different. Trema emphasizes that the vowels like u with an accent&nbsp;should be pronounced separately from each other. You can find it in the letters ë, ï, ü. For example, the “ai” in “naïf” would be pronounced as [ɛ] without the accent.<h2>Usage and Pronunciation</h2>Great, now you know the name of the French accents. Well, it's time to learn how to use them! Interestingly, you can't put accents wherever you want because only vowels can contain them. Of course, French wouldn't be French without the exception of cedilla, but let's pretend that's how it should be.<h3>Pronunciation Changes with&nbsp;French Accents</h3>As we said above, accents change sounds in different ways. But what do they have in common? Depending on where the accent is in the word, it can affect the sound: make it more expressive or “rounded.”<h3>Examples of Words with Accents</h3>Oh man, what a time to learn French. One little dash can completely change a word. But don't worry, we got you. Although accents can change the meaning of a term, they are easy to remember. Here are some examples:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Word without Accent</td><td>Word with Accent</td><td>Meaning without Accent</td><td>Meaning with Accent</td><td>Pronunciation without Accent</td><td>Pronunciation with Accent</td></tr><tr><td>cote</td><td>côté</td><td>cost</td><td>side</td><td>[kɔt]</td><td>[kote]</td></tr><tr><td>tache</td><td>tâche</td><td>stain</td><td>task, job</td><td>[taʃ]</td><td>[tɑʃ]</td></tr><tr><td>des</td><td>dès</td><td>plural article</td><td>since (temporal)</td><td>[de]</td><td>[dɛ]</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>As you can see, some words can sound the same regardless of the accent. Speakers of some dialects&nbsp;<a href="/blog/french-pronunciation">pronounce</a> these words differently, paying more attention to stress.1<h2>Typing French Accents</h2>Typing French on a keyboard is similar to English – you just need to get used to new key combinations like&nbsp;capital e with accent, depending on the OS. Switching to a new habit can be challenging when you've been using a language without accents all your life. We have some mini-guides to help you learn this faster.<h3>Typing on Mac</h3>The algorithm is simple: get used to the Option key to add an accent.&nbsp;<ul><li>How to type e with an accent? Just hold the Option and press the E key. Then, release both keys and press the E again, and voila – your first French accent is ready!&nbsp;</li><li>The same works with cedilla – hold the Option and press the C key to produce&nbsp;ç.</li><li>To type grave accent, hold the Option and press the backtick key. Release both keys and type the desired letter.&nbsp;</li><li>To get trema, hold Option and press U. Then release both keys and press the letter you need.&nbsp;</li><li>For circumflex, repeat all the steps from the previous point, but instead of U, press I.</li></ul><h3>Typing on PC</h3>You can enter a&nbsp;French accent using key combinations with Alt and the numeric keypad on a Windows gadget.&nbsp;<ul><li>For the aigu accent, hold down the Alt key and type 130 for é.&nbsp;</li><li>For the grave accent, use Alt 138 for è, Alt 133 for à, or Alt 151 for ù.&nbsp;</li><li>To enter a circumflex, use Alt 136 for ê.&nbsp;</li><li>For a trema, use Alt 137 for ë.&nbsp;</li><li>To enter a cedilla, type Alt 135 for ç.</li></ul><h2>Learn More French Features with Promova</h2>You may be overwhelmed with information after the first few lessons. Let us simplify your task with the&nbsp;<a href="/app/french-language-learning-app">Promova language learning app</a>. This is a one-stop solution with more than ten languages, allowing you to expand your knowledge with a guided French course. Here's what you get:<ul><li>24/7 access and flexible schedule.&nbsp;Choose your own time for classes, studying for 15 minutes a day.</li><li>Lots of practice and an intuitive approach.&nbsp;Forget about boring memorization of words – professional tutors have created a program that helps you learn new terms quickly and effectively.</li><li>Clear grammar lessons. Tired of endless diagrams and complex explanations? Our grammar classes will help you understand the principles of language formation faster.</li></ul>We focus on each learner's individuality, so we give you complete freedom. A personalized experience will help you work on your mistakes and finally start speaking. Trust the process, and the progress will surprise you.&nbsp;<h2>Conclusion</h2>Accents in French seem like a trifle once you begin to understand the issue in detail. They can change the sound of a word and even its meaning by 180 degrees. French generally has five main accents, four of which are used on vowels. They indicate clearer syllable pronunciation and separate sounds from each other. Why are they essential for beginners? This is the basis of your speaking skills. By learning accents, you can pronounce words more confidently and develop your unique manner of speech. Isn't that cool?

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Entonação, acento, ênfase: quão influentes são na compreensão de um idioma? Os sinais diacríticos acrescentam uma razão extra para confusão e ressaltam a importância do contexto. Hoje, tomaremos os acentos em francês como exemplo da importância deste aspecto do idioma.&nbsp;Esta característica surgiu durante o Renascimento e foi transferida do latim, tornando o idioma mais diversificado. Este é um dos passos mais críticos para&nbsp;<a href="/pt/blog/the-best-way-to-learn-french">aprender francês</a>, já que uma única designação pode mudar completamente o significado e o som de uma palavra.<h2>Tipos de sinais diacríticos em francês</h2>No total, os linguistas distinguem seis acentos em francês, e alguns também são encontrados no inglês. Por exemplo, café ou fiancé são termos emprestados, e o sinal diacrítico indica que a letra "e" deve ser duplicada. De qualquer forma, voltemos ao&nbsp;<a href="/alphabet/french-alphabet">alfabeto francês</a>. Há muitas outras palavras com e ou o com acento.<h3>Acento agudo (l'accent aigu)</h3>Um dos pontos gramaticais mais populares na França. É representado pelo sinal "´" e é colocado sobre a letra "e", tornando a pronúncia mais fechada e brilhante. Por exemplo, a palavra école [ekɔl] é suavizada, enquanto sem o acento, o "e" soaria como o "a" em inglês.<h3>Acento grave (l'accent grave)</h3>É representado pelo sinal "`" e também é colocado sobre a letra e em francês, transformando-a em è. Este acento muda a pronúncia da letra, tornando-a mais aberta e baixa. Por exemplo, na palavra père [pɛʁ] (pai) e no nome inglês Emma, a pronúncia do "e" é a mesma.<h3>Cedilha (la cédille)</h3>Ao contrário dos outros sinais, este sinal é colocado sobre a consoante "c", transformando-a em "ç". Suaviza a pronúncia do som, como na palavra garçon (menino), pois sem a cedilha, a letra "c" é pronunciada como "k". Este acento ajuda a manter a pronúncia correta antes das letras francesas "a", "o" e "u".<h3>Acento circunflexo (l'accent circonflexe)</h3>Este sinal é colocado sobre as vogais â, ê, î, ô, û e tem vários significados. Pode indicar que a pronúncia mudou ou que uma letra foi perdida em uma palavra. Por exemplo, na palavra forêt (floresta), o e com acento nos lembra que não há uma letra "s". Este acento também pode servir como substituto do estresse, alongando o som.<h3>Trema (l'accent tréma)</h3>Esta opção é semelhante ao Umlaut alemão. Mas certifique-se de distingui-los; a versão francesa significa algo diferente. O trema enfatiza que vogais como u com acento devem ser pronunciadas separadamente. Você pode encontrá-lo nas letras ë, ï, ü. Por exemplo, o "ai" em "naïf" seria pronunciado como [ɛ] sem o acento.<h2>Uso e pronúncia</h2>Ótimo, agora você conhece o nome dos acentos franceses. É hora de aprender como usá-los! Curiosamente, você não pode colocar acentos onde quiser, pois apenas as vogais podem contê-los. Claro, o francês não seria francês sem a exceção da cedilha, mas finjamos que é assim mesmo.<h3>Mudanças na pronúncia com os acentos franceses</h3>Como dissemos anteriormente, os acentos mudam os sons de diferentes maneiras. Mas o que eles têm em comum? Dependendo de onde está o acento na palavra, ele pode afetar o som: tornando-o mais expressivo ou "arredondado".<h3>Exemplos de palavras com acentos</h3>Ah, que momento para aprender francês. Um pequeno traço pode mudar completamente uma palavra. Mas não se preocupe, nós ajudamos você. Embora os acentos possam mudar o significado de um termo, são fáceis de lembrar. Aqui estão alguns exemplos:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Palavra sem acento</td><td>Palavra com acento</td><td>Significado sem acento</td><td>Significado com acento</td><td>Pronúncia sem acento</td><td>Pronúncia com acento</td></tr><tr><td>cote</td><td>côté</td><td>custo</td><td>lado</td><td>[kɔt]</td><td>[kote]</td></tr><tr><td>tache</td><td>tâche</td><td>mancha</td><td>tarefa, trabalho</td><td>[taʃ]</td><td>[tɑʃ]</td></tr><tr><td>des</td><td>dès</td><td>artigo plural</td><td>desde (temporal)</td><td>[de]</td><td>[dɛ]</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Como você pode ver, algumas palavras podem soar iguais, independentemente do acento. Falantes de alguns dialetos&nbsp;<a href="/pt/blog/french-pronunciation">pronunciam</a> essas palavras de maneira diferente, dando mais atenção à ênfase.1<h2>Escrever acentos franceses</h2>Escrever em francês em um teclado é semelhante ao inglês: você só precisa se acostumar com novas combinações de teclas, como o e maiúsculo com acento, dependendo do sistema operacional. Mudar para um novo hábito pode ser desafiador quando você está acostumado a um idioma sem acentos. Temos alguns mini-guias para ajudá-lo a aprender isso mais rápido.<h3>Escrever em Mac</h3>O algoritmo é simples: acostume-se com a tecla Option para adicionar um acento.<ul><li>Como escrever e com acento? Basta pressionar e segurar a tecla Option e pressionar a tecla E. Em seguida, solte ambas as teclas e pressione novamente a E. E voilà: você tem seu primeiro acento francês!</li><li>O mesmo ocorre com a cedilha: mantenha pressionada a tecla Option e pressione a tecla C para escrever ç.</li><li>Para escrever acento grave, mantenha pressionada a tecla Option e pressione a tecla de retrocesso. Solte ambas as teclas e escreva a letra desejada.</li><li>Para obter trema, mantenha pressionada a tecla Option e pressione U. Em seguida, solte ambas as teclas e pressione a letra que precisar.</li><li>Para o circunflexo, repita todos os passos do ponto anterior, mas em vez de U, pressione I.</li></ul><h3>Escrever em PC</h3>Você pode inserir um acento francês utilizando combinações de teclas com Alt e o teclado numérico em um dispositivo Windows.<ul><li>Para o acento agudo, mantenha pressionada a tecla Alt e digite 130 para é.</li><li>Para o acento grave, use Alt 138 para è, Alt 133 para à ou Alt 151 para ù.</li><li>Para inserir um circunflexo, use Alt 136 para ê.</li><li>Para inserir um trema, use Alt 137 para ë.</li><li>Para inserir uma cedilha, use Alt 135 para ç.</li></ul><h2>Aprenda mais características do francês com Promova</h2>Você pode estar sobrecarregado com a informação depois das primeiras lições. Deixe-nos simplificar a tarefa com o&nbsp;<a href="/pt/app/french-language-learning-app">aplicativo de aprendizado de idiomas Promova</a>. Esta é uma solução completa com mais de dez idiomas, que permite expandir seu conhecimento com um curso de francês guiado. Veja o que você obtém:<ul><li>Acesso 24/7 e horário flexível.&nbsp;Escolha seu próprio horário para as aulas, estudando apenas 15 minutos por dia.</li><li>Muita prática e uma abordagem intuitiva.&nbsp;Esqueça a memorização entediante de palavras: tutores profissionais criaram um programa que ajuda você a aprender novos termos de forma rápida e eficaz.</li><li>Aulas de gramática claras.&nbsp;Cansado de diagramas intermináveis e explicações complexas? Nossas aulas de gramática ajudam você a entender os princípios de formação do idioma mais rapidamente.</li></ul>Focamos na individualidade de cada aprendiz, por isso damos total liberdade. Uma experiência personalizada o ajudará a trabalhar em seus erros e finalmente começar a falar. Confie no processo e o progresso o surpreenderá.<h2>Conclusão</h2>Os acentos em francês parecem uma bobagem uma vez que você começa a entender o tema em detalhe. Podem mudar o som de uma palavra e até mesmo seu significado por completo. O francês tem, em geral, cinco acentos principais, quatro dos quais são usados em vogais. Indicam uma pronúncia mais clara das sílabas e separam os sons entre si. Por que são essenciais para os iniciantes? Esta é a base das suas habilidades para falar. Ao aprender os acentos, você poderá pronunciar as palavras com mais confiança e desenvolver seu próprio jeito de falar. Não é incrível?

Entonação, ênfase, sotaque - qual é a importância deles para a compreensão de um idioma? Os diacríticos são um motivo a mais para se confundir e, mais uma vez, enfatizam a importância do contexto.

De la cedilha ao acento circunflexo: O uso dos sinais diacríticos em francês

Entonación, acento, énfasis: ¿qué tanto influyen en la comprensión de un idioma? Los signos diacríticos añaden una razón extra para confundirse y vuelven a resaltar la importancia del contexto. Hoy, tomaremos los acentos en francés como ejemplo de la importancia de este aspecto del idioma.Esta característica apareció durante el Renacimiento y fue transferida del latín, haciendo el idioma más diverso. Este es uno de los pasos más críticos para&nbsp;<a href="/es/blog/the-best-way-to-learn-french">aprender francés</a>, ya que una sola designación puede cambiar por completo el significado y sonido de una palabra.<h2>Tipos de signos diacríticos en francés</h2>En total, los lingüistas distinguen seis acentos en francés, y algunos también se encuentran en inglés. Por ejemplo, café o fiancé son términos prestados, y el signo diacrítico indica que la letra "e" debe ser duplicada. De todas maneras, volvamos al&nbsp;<a href="/alphabet/french-alphabet">alfabeto francés</a>. Hay muchas otras palabras con e o o con acento.<h3>Acento agudo (l'accent aigu)</h3>Uno de los puntos gramaticales más populares en Francia. Está representado por el signo "´" y se coloca sobre la letra "e", haciendo que la pronunciación sea más cerrada y brillante. Por ejemplo, la palabra école [ekɔl] se suaviza, mientras que sin el acento, la "e" sonaría como la "a" en inglés.<h3>Acento grave (l'accent grave)</h3>Está representado por el signo "`" y también se coloca sobre la letra e en francés, convirtiéndola en è. Este acento cambia la pronunciación de la letra, haciéndola más abierta y baja. Por ejemplo, en la palabra père [pɛʁ] (padre) y el nombre inglés Emma, la pronunciación de la "e" es la misma.<h3>Cedilla (la cédille)</h3>A diferencia de los otros signos, este signo se coloca sobre la consonante "c", convirtiéndola en "ç". Suaviza la pronunciación del sonido, como en la palabra garçon (niño), porque sin la cedilla, la letra "c" se pronuncia como "k". Este acento ayuda a mantener la pronunciación correcta antes de las letras francesas "a", "o" y "u".<h3>Acento circonflejo (l'accent circonflexe)</h3>Este signo se coloca sobre las vocales â, ê, î, ô, û y tiene varios significados. Puede indicar que la pronunciación ha cambiado, o que se ha perdido una letra en una palabra. Por ejemplo, en la palabra forêt (bosque), la e con acento nos recuerda que no hay una letra "s". Este acento también puede servir como sustituto del estrés, alargando el sonido.<h3>Trema (l'accent tréma)</h3>Esta opción es similar al Umlaut alemán. Pero asegúrate de distinguirlos; la versión francesa significa algo diferente. El tréma enfatiza que las vocales como u con acento deben ser pronunciadas separadamente. Puedes encontrarlo en las letras ë, ï, ü. Por ejemplo, el "ai" en "naïf" se pronunciaría como [ɛ] sin el acento.<h2>Uso y pronunciación</h2>Genial, ahora conoces el nombre de los acentos franceses. ¡Es hora de aprender cómo usarlos! Curiosamente, no puedes poner acentos donde quieras porque solo las vocales pueden contenerlos. Por supuesto, el francés no sería francés sin la excepción de la cedilla, pero pretendamos que así debe ser.<h3>Cambios en la pronunciación con los acentos franceses</h3>Como dijimos anteriormente, los acentos cambian los sonidos de diferentes maneras. Pero, ¿qué tienen en común? Dependiendo de dónde esté el acento en la palabra, puede afectar el sonido: hacerlo más expresivo o "redondeado".<h3>Ejemplos de palabras con acentos</h3>Oh, vaya, qué momento para aprender francés. Un pequeño trazo puede cambiar completamente una palabra. Pero no te preocupes, te ayudamos. Aunque los acentos pueden cambiar el significado de un término, son fáciles de recordar. Aquí tienes algunos ejemplos:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Palabra sin acento</td><td>Palabra con acento</td><td>Significado sin acento</td><td>Significado con acento</td><td>Pronunciación sin acento</td><td>Pronunciación con acento</td></tr><tr><td>cote</td><td>côté</td><td>costo</td><td>lado</td><td>[kɔt]</td><td>[kote]</td></tr><tr><td>tache</td><td>tâche</td><td>mancha</td><td>tarea, trabajo</td><td>[taʃ]</td><td>[tɑʃ]</td></tr><tr><td>des</td><td>dès</td><td>artículo plural</td><td>desde (temporal)</td><td>[de]</td><td>[dɛ]</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Como puedes ver, algunas palabras pueden sonar igual independientemente del acento. Los hablantes de algunos dialectos&nbsp;<a href="/es/blog/french-pronunciation">pronuncian</a> estas palabras de manera diferente, prestando más atención al énfasis.1<h2>Escribir acentos franceses</h2>Escribir en francés en un teclado es similar al inglés: solo necesitas acostumbrarte a nuevas combinaciones de teclas, como la e mayúscula con acento, dependiendo del sistema operativo. Cambiar a un nuevo hábito puede ser desafiante cuando has estado usando un idioma sin acentos toda tu vida. Tenemos algunas mini-guías para ayudarte a aprender esto más rápido.<h3>Escribir en Mac</h3>El algoritmo es simple: acostúmbrate a la tecla Option para agregar un acento.<ul><li>¿Cómo escribir e con acento? Sólo tienes que mantener pulsada la tecla Opción y pulsar la tecla E. A continuación, suelta ambas teclas y vuelve a pulsar la E. Y voilá: ¡ya tienes tu primer acento francés!&nbsp;</li><li>Lo mismo ocurre con la cedilla: mantén pulsada la tecla Opción y pulsa la tecla C para escribir ç.</li><li>Para escribir acento grave, mantén pulsada la tecla Opción y pulsa la tecla de retroceso. Suelta ambas teclas y escribe la letra deseada.&nbsp;</li><li>Para obtener trema, mantenga pulsada la tecla Opción y pulse U. A continuación, suelte ambas teclas y pulse la letra que necesite.&nbsp;</li><li>Para el circunflejo, repita todos los pasos del punto anterior, pero en lugar de U, pulse I.</li></ul><h3>Escribir en PC</h3>Puedes ingresar un acento francés utilizando combinaciones de teclas con Alt y el teclado numérico en un dispositivo Windows.<ul><li>Para el acento grave, mantenga pulsada la tecla Alt y escriba 130 para é.&nbsp;</li><li>Para el acento grave, utilice Alt 138 para è, Alt 133 para à o Alt 151 para ù.&nbsp;</li><li>Para introducir un circunflejo, utilice Alt 136 para ê.&nbsp;</li><li>Para introducir una trema, utilice Alt 137 para ë.&nbsp;</li><li>Para introducir una cedilla, utilice Alt 135 para ç.</li></ul><h2>Aprende más características del francés con Promova</h2>Puede que estés abrumado con la información después de las primeras lecciones. Déjanos simplificarte la tarea con la&nbsp;<a href="/es/app/french-language-learning-app">aplicación de aprendizaje de idiomas Promova</a>. Esta es una solución integral con más de diez idiomas, que te permite ampliar tus conocimientos con un curso de francés guiado. Esto es lo que obtienes:<ul><li>Acceso 24/7 y horario flexible.&nbsp;Elige tu propio horario para las clases, estudiando solo 15 minutos al día.&nbsp;</li><li>Mucha práctica y un enfoque intuitivo.&nbsp;Olvídate de la aburrida memorización de palabras: los tutores profesionales han creado un programa que te ayuda a aprender nuevos términos rápida y eficazmente.&nbsp;</li><li>Lecciones de gramática claras.&nbsp;¿Cansado de diagramas interminables y explicaciones complejas? Nuestras clases de gramática te ayudarán a entender los principios de formación del lenguaje más rápidamente.&nbsp;</li></ul>Nos enfocamos en la individualidad de cada aprendiz, por lo que te damos total libertad. Una experiencia personalizada te ayudará a trabajar en tus errores y finalmente comenzar a hablar. Confía en el proceso y el progreso te sorprenderá.<h2>Conclusión</h2>Los acentos en francés parecen una bagatela una vez que comienzas a entender el tema en detalle. Pueden cambiar el sonido de una palabra e incluso su significado por completo. El francés tiene en general cinco acentos principales, cuatro de los cuales se usan en vocales. Indican una pronunciación más clara de las sílabas y separan los sonidos entre sí. ¿Por qué son esenciales para los principiantes? Esta es la base de tus habilidades para hablar. Al aprender los acentos, podrás pronunciar las palabras con más confianza y desarrollar tu manera única de hablar. ¿No es genial?

Entonación, acento, acentuación: ¿qué importancia tienen para entender una lengua? Los diacríticos son un motivo más de confusión y subrayan la importancia del contexto.

De la cédille a l'accent circonflexe: El uso de los signos diacríticos en francés

From La Cédille to L'accent Circonflexe: The Usage of French Accents Marks

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