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    Accents (en. Accents)

    /aksɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Graphic signs added to letters to indicate a particular pronunciation.
    Acute and grave accents modify the pronunciation of vowels.
    Les accents aigus et graves modifient la prononciation des voyelles.
    Phonetic characteristic of a language or region.
    He has a southern French accent.
    Il a un accent du sud de la France.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'accentus', meaning 'intonation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an accent
    To speak with a distinctive accent.
    avoir un accent
    circumflex accent
    A graphic accent used on certain vowels.
    accent circonflexe
    to emphasize
    To insist on something.
    mettre l'accent sur

    Related Words

    intonation
    Variation of tone in the voice when speaking.
    intonation
    pronunciation
    Way of pronouncing words.
    prononciation
    dialect
    Regional variation of a language.
    dialecte

    Slang Meanings

    To have an accent that attracts attention.
    His Parisian accent gives him a certain charm.
    Son accent parisien lui donne un certain charme.
    To welcome someone with a particular accent.
    He is always impressed by the accents he encounters while traveling.
    Il est toujours impressionné par les accents qu'il rencontre en voyage.