chambre versus champ
/ʃɑ̃bʁ/ vs /ʃɑ̃/
Compare the complete words. This is not a one-sound minimal pair.
A2 · French pronunciation lesson
À l'hôtel (Clé et formules polies): phrase and IPA practice
Read six useful French phrases, check their IPA and English meaning, then compare four words, phrases, or spoken forms.
Teacher note
What to notice before you repeat.
Prononcer les formules de politesse à l'hôtel avec le bon rythme et les voyelles nasales.
Six phrases for this web practice
French phrases with IPA and English meaning
- 1Bonsoir, avez-vous une réservation?
/bɔ̃swaʁ ave vu yn ʁezɛʁvasjɔ̃/
Good evening, do you have a reservation? - 2Oui, au nom de Martin.
/wi o nɔ̃ də maʁtɛ̃/
Yes, under the name Martin. - 3Voici votre clé, chambre deux cent douze.
/vwasi vɔtʁ kle ʃɑ̃bʁ dø sɑ̃ duz/
Here is your key, room two hundred twelve. - 4Y a-t-il le Wi-Fi dans la chambre?
/ja til lə wi fi dɑ̃ la ʃɑ̃bʁ/
Is there Wi-Fi in the room? - 5Bien sûr, le mot de passe est sur le carton.
/bjɛ̃ syʁ lə mo də pas ɛ syʁ lə kaʁtɔ̃/
Of course, the password is on the card. - 6Parfait, bonne soirée à vous.
/paʁfɛ bɔn swaʁe a vu/
Perfect, have a good evening.
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. OQLF: huit. Reviewed .
Four focused comparisons
Compare the words, sounds, or delivery.
Read the label on each card. A one-sound contrast changes one sound; other cards compare whole words, identical readings, connected speech, or intonation. Follow the note before repeating.
clé versus clef
/kle/ vs /kle/
These reference readings sound the same. Use spelling and sentence context to tell the forms apart.
sur versus sûr
/syʁ/ vs /syʁ/
These reference readings sound the same. Use spelling and sentence context to tell the forms apart.
nom versus non
/nɔ̃/ vs /nɔ̃/
These reference readings sound the same. Use spelling and sentence context to tell the forms apart.
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 .
A short repeat routine
Meaning first, then shape, then speed.
- Read the English meaning so the line has a clear intention.
- Use the IPA to locate the target sound or connection.
- Repeat slowly without adding an English-style extra vowel.
- Follow the comparison card’s note and return to the complete phrase.
- Use the sound chart to hear a reference for a sound you find difficult.
Evidence boundary
IPA is a reference, not a pronunciation score.
The transcription and contrasts support deliberate practice. They do not certify an accent, diagnose a speech issue, or prove CEFR proficiency. Phrase Match in the app reports detected words and can be wrong.
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