How to pronounce "Œ" sound in French (Learn French With Alexa)

How to pronounce "Œ" sound in French (Learn French With Alexa)

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial introduces the French OE sound, which is not present in English. It explains the digraph OE and provides examples of common words like 'sœur' (sister), 'œuf' (egg), and 'cœur' (heart). The tutorial also covers special cases and exceptions, such as the change in pronunciation when pluralizing certain words. The session concludes with practice sentences and encourages viewers to practice the pronunciation of these words.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the OE sound in French compared to English?

It is a sound that is silent in French.

It is a sound that does not exist in English.

It is a sound that exists only in English.

It is a common sound in both languages.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words contains the OE sound and means 'sister'?

Œuf

Sœur

Cur

No

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the French word 'œuf' mean?

Sister

Egg

Eye

Heart

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the word 'œil' change when referring to more than one eye?

It remains 'œil'.

It becomes 'œilles'.

It becomes 'yeux'.

It becomes 'œils'.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an exception in the pronunciation of the OE sound?

Sœur

Œuf

Œuvre

Œil

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the French word 'œuvre' refer to?

A type of dance

A type of music

A work of art

A type of food

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested practice method for mastering the OE sound?

Speaking in English

Reading French words with OE

Listening to English songs

Writing English essays