Accent (en. Accent)

/aksɑ̃/

Synonyms

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.