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    L'accent (en. The accent)

    /la.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A phonetic character that distinguishes the pronunciation of a group of speakers.
    His accent reveals his regional origins.
    Son accent trahit ses origines régionales.
    A diacritical mark used in writing to modify the pronunciation of a letter.
    You need to put an accent on the 'é' in 'café'.
    Il faut mettre un accent sur le 'é' dans 'café'.
    The intensity or manner of emphasizing a syllable or word.
    She placed particular emphasis on the words 'justice' and 'equality'.
    Elle a mis un accent particulier sur les mots 'justice' et 'égalité'.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'accentus', meaning 'intonation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an accent
    To express oneself with a pronunciation marked by a region or country.
    avoir un accent
    to emphasize
    To insist on an idea or a particular point.
    mettre l'accent sur
    an acute accent
    An accent used on the letter 'e' to modify its pronunciation.
    un accent aigu

    Related Words

    accentuation
    The action of placing an accent or emphasis on a word.
    accentuation
    dialect
    A variety of a language spoken in a specific region, influencing the accent.
    dialecte

    Slang Meanings

    To speak with a strong accent.
    He speaks so fast that you can only understand the accent.
    Il parle tellement vite qu'on ne comprend que l'accent.
    To use an exaggerated accent for comedic effect.
    He often makes jokes with his exaggerated accent.
    Il fait souvent des blagues avec son accent exagéré.