Learn How to Read French Words Without Knowing Any French

Learn How to Read French Words Without Knowing Any French

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video teaches three tricks to help English speakers read French words by recognizing patterns and historical language changes. Trick #1 involves swapping E's with S's, Trick #2 uses circumflex accents to identify missing letters, and Trick #3 swaps Gu with W. These tricks are based on historical language evolution and help in understanding French vocabulary.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the relationship between the French word for squirrel and the English word.

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the historical context of William the Conqueror relate to the English language?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are some examples of words that have both a Gu and a W version in English?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the final sentence of the video imply about understanding French?

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