L’Accent Aigu (É):

• This accent, marked by a diagonal line rising from left to right (´), gives letters like “e” a sharp, upward pronunciation.
• Example: “Élégance” (elegance).

L’Accent Grave (È, À, Ù):

• The accent grave (`) typically appears on the letters “a”, “e”, and “u”.
• It indicates a slightly different pronunciation, often a bit more open or nasal.
• Examples: “Grève” (strike), “À côté” (beside), “Dû” (due)

L’Accent Circonflexe (Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û):

• This accent resembles a little hat (^) and generally indicates a historical lost letter in French.
• Its usage is becoming less common in modern French, but it still appears in many words.
• Examples: “Forêt” (forest), “Tête” (head), “Hôpital” (hospital)

La Cédille (Ç):

• This accent appears only under the letter “c”.
• It changes the pronunciation of “c” from /k/ to /s/ when it precedes the vowels “a”, “o”, or “u”.
• Example: “Garçon” (boy)

L’Accent Tréma (Ë, Ï, Ü):

• The tréma (¨) appears over the letters “e”, “i”, and “u”.
• It indicates that the vowel should be pronounced separately from the preceding one.
• Examples: “Noël” (Christmas), “Haïr” (to hate), “Ambiguë” (ambiguous)

Remember, mastering these accents adds precision and elegance to your written French. Practice makes perfect, so keep writing and speaking to refine your skills. Bonne chance et bonne écriture! 🇫🇷✨

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