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How to pronounce french in American English

“french” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to french the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“french” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. in French, by the French foreign minister.

    The Obama White House

  2. the French foreign – the new French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné.

    State Department

  3. concentrated French attack.

    National Archives

Words that sound like “french”

Words one sound away from french — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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