stand versus standard
/stɑ̃d/ vs /stɑ̃daʁ/
Compare the complete words. This is not a one-sound minimal pair.
A2+ · Français pour l'emploi
Salon de l'emploi: French dialogue with IPA and English
Follow all six turns, inspect the pronunciation, and practise the contrasts that matter inside this situation.
Six turns for this web role-play
French conversation, IPA, and English meaning
- MoiBonjour, j'ai mon CV papier avec moi.1
/bɔ̃ʒuʁ ʒe mɔ̃ se ve papje avɛk mwa/
Hello, I have my paper CV with me.CV is spoken as French letter names /se ve/. IA later in the dialogue uses /i a/.
- RecruteurEnchanté, quel type de poste cherchez-vous?2
/ɑ̃ʃɑ̃te kɛl tip də pɔst ʃɛʁʃe vu/
Nice to meet you, what type of position are you looking for? - MoiJe cherche un stage de fin d'études en IA.3
/ʒə ʃɛʁʃ œ̃ staʒ də fɛ̃ detyd ɑ̃n‿i a/
I'm looking for an end-of-studies internship in AI. - RecruteurNous avons justement des opportunités en ce moment.4
/nuz‿avɔ̃ ʒystəmɑ̃ dez‿ɔpɔʁtynite ɑ̃ sə mɔmɑ̃/
We actually have opportunities right now. - MoiPuis-je vous laisser mes coordonnées?5
/pɥi ʒə vu lese me kɔɔʁdɔne/
May I leave you my contact details? - RecruteurBien sûr, je vous recontacterai pour un entretien.6
/bjɛ̃ syʁ ʒə vu ʁəkɔ̃taktəʁe puʁ œ̃n‿ɑ̃tʁətjɛ̃/
Of course, I will contact you again for an interview.
How to read this IPA. These are broad French reference readings, edited as complete sentences. Accent, schwa and optional liaison vary; many speakers use /ɛ̃/ where this reference keeps /œ̃/. The mark ‿ highlights a word link; | marks a rhythmic break; ↑ and ↓ suggest pitch movement.
Word readings adapted from Lexique 3.83, Boris New and Christophe Pallier et al.; sentence readings and notes edited by Parle. Revised IPA and notes: CC BY-SA 4.0. See OQLF on obligatory, forbidden and optional liaison. Reviewed .
Culture and context in French
Read the situation beyond the individual lines.
Les salons de l'emploi permettent de rencontrer les recruteurs en direct. C'est l'occasion de faire une bonne première impression. Préparez un "pitch" de deux minutes.
Four focused comparisons
Compare words before another full read.
Follow each card’s label and note. Some words differ by one sound, some share a pronunciation, and others differ more broadly. Use the sentence context when the words sound alike.
salon versus sillon
/salɔ̃/ vs /sijɔ̃/
Compare the complete words. This is not a one-sound minimal pair.
fiche versus fâche
/fiʃ/ vs /faʃ/
Change the contrasting sound while keeping the other sounds steady.
offre versus ouvre
/ɔfʁ/ vs /uvʁ/
Compare the complete words. This is not a one-sound minimal pair.
Word IPA adapted from Lexique 3.83, Boris New and Christophe Pallier et al., with contextual readings and notes edited by Parle. Comparison transcriptions and notes: CC BY-SA 4.0. Broad reference readings vary with accent and speaking style. See OQLF’s liaison guidance and prosody reference. Reviewed .
Role-play routine
Keep the intention; change one detail.
- Read the exchange once for meaning without stopping at every IPA symbol.
- Repeat one speaker's turns and keep the other turns as prompts.
- Change one time, place, object, or preference while preserving the structure.
- Switch roles and answer without reading the original line word for word.
- Use the sound chart for a reference clip when a sound is difficult.
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