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    Accent (en. Accent)

    /aksɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A phonetic characteristic of a person speaking a language.
    His Italian accent is charming.
    Son accent italien est charmant.
    The style of evolution of a word or phrase.
    The accent in this sentence underscores its importance.
    L'accent dans cette phrase souligne son importance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'accentus', which means 'intonation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an accent
    To be identifiable by the way of pronouncing certain words.
    avoir un accent
    to emphasize something
    To insist on a particular point.
    mettre l'accent sur quelque chose
    to speak with an accent
    To pronounce words in a way that indicates one's origin.
    parler avec un accent

    Related Words

    intonation
    Variation in pitch during speech.
    intonation
    dialect
    Regional variation of a language.
    dialecte
    pronunciation
    The way to produce the sounds of a language.
    prononciation

    Slang Meanings

    A particular accent in certain regions can evoke an image or a stereotype.
    He has a Marseille accent, so he is often associated with clichés of the region.
    Il a un accent de Marseille, donc on l'associe souvent à des clichés de la région.
    The use of an accent in informal situations can be humorous.
    She imitates the Quebec accent to make her friends laugh.
    Elle imite l'accent québécois pour faire rire ses amis.