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A2+ · French pronunciation lesson

En gare (Annonce et quai): phrase and IPA practice

Read six useful French phrases, check their IPA and English meaning, then compare four sound pairs.

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Teacher note

What to notice before you repeat.

Comprendre les infos voyage : chiffres, nasales et enchaînements dans une annonce publique.

Six lines from the current app lesson

French phrases with IPA and English meaning

  1. 1
    Le train pour Lyon part de quel quai?

    /lə tʀɛn puʀ ljɔn paʀt dɛ kəl kai?/

    Which platform does the train to Lyon leave from?
  2. 2
    Voie numéro trois, attention à la fermeture automatique.

    /vwajə nymeʀɔ tʀwas, atɑ̃sjɔn a la fɛʀmɛtyʀɛ otɔmatikə./

    Track number three, mind the automatic doors.
  3. 3
    Il y a un retard annoncé?

    /il i a yn ʀətaʀd ɑnɔ̃se?/

    Is there a delay announced?
  4. 4
    Oui, environ quinze minutes, mes excuses.

    /wi, ɑ̃viʀɔn kɛ̃zə minytɛs, mɛs ɛkskyzəs./

    Yes, about fifteen minutes, my apologies.
  5. 5
    Les portes se ferment dans combien de temps?

    /ləs pɔʀtɛs sɛ fɛʀmɑ̃t dɑ̃s kɔ̃bjɛ̃ də tɑ̃ps?/

    How long until the doors close?
  6. 6
    Dans deux minutes, préparez vos billets.

    /dɑ̃s dœks minytəs, pʀepaʀəz vɔs bijɛts./

    In two minutes, have your tickets ready.

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.

1

voie versus voix

/vwa/ vs /vwa/

2

quai versus caï

/kɛ/ vs /kai/

3

billet versus billard

/bije/ vs /bijaʁ/

4

retard versus retenu

/ʁətaʁ/ vs /ʁətəny/

A short repeat routine

Meaning first, then shape, then speed.

  1. Read the English meaning so the line has a clear intention.
  2. Use the IPA to locate the target sound or connection.
  3. Repeat slowly without adding an English-style extra vowel.
  4. Alternate the minimal pair and return to the complete phrase.
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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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