Dix [i] versus Du [y]
/diks/ vs /dy/
A1- · French pronunciation lesson
Distinction [y], [u] et [i] (Le triangle des voyelles): phrase and IPA practice
Read six useful French phrases, check their IPA and English meaning, then compare four sound pairs.
Teacher note
What to notice before you repeat.
Entraîner la transition rapide entre les voyelles les plus proches pour affiner l'oreille.
Six lines from the current app lesson
French phrases with IPA and English meaning
- 1Dis-lui bonjour.
/dis-lɥi bɔ̃ʒuʀ./
Say hello to him/her. - 2Il fait nuit.
/il fɛt nɥit./
It is night. - 3C'est vraiment utile.
/k'ɛst vʀɛmɑ̃t ytilə./
It's really useful. - 4Je suis dans la rue.
/ʒə sɥis dɑ̃s la ʀy./
I am in the street. - 5Dis-lui de venir me voir avant la nuit.
/dis-lɥi də vɛniʀ mə vwaʀ avɑ̃t la nɥit./
Tell him/her to come see me before night. - 6Je suis dans la rue et j'attends le bus depuis dix minutes.
/ʒə sɥis dɑ̃s la ʀɥɛ ɛt ʒ'atɑ̃ds lɛ bys dɛpɥis diks minytəs./
I am in the street and I have been waiting for the bus for ten minutes.
Four listening and articulation contrasts
Minimal pairs for a sharper self-check
Say the two forms slowly, alternate them, then place each one back into a short phrase. The spelling and IPA stay visible so you are not guessing from English spelling.
Riz versus Roue
/ʀi/ vs /ʀu/
Vu versus Vie
/vy/ vs /vi/
Loup versus Lu
/lu/ vs /ly/
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.
- Alternate the minimal pair and return to the complete phrase.
- Use the app when you want model audio, recording, and progress history.
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.
Continue this pronunciation lesson in Parle.
Use reviewed model audio, record the phrases, and keep the ordered A0-A2 path with you.