La Prononciation La liaison
Say these words: Un ami, un Américain, un Anglais, un artiste. Although we usually dont say the N when alone, in these words we do…why is that? The French call this liaison. There are liaisons that must occur, others that are optional, and others that are illegal.
When does it occur? Liaison is what happens between TWO words, when the second word starts with a vowel. What are the vowels in French? – A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y and H. Notice the difference: – Un ami vs. un copain – Un Italien vs. un Canadien
Pratiquez! Vous avez un anorak ? Les amis ont eu plus ou moins à manger. Quand est-ce que nous ouvrons les cadeaux ? Comment allez-vous aujourdhui ?