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A1+ · French pronunciation lesson

Flux nasal dans la phrase (Fluidité des nasales): 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.

Enchaîner plusieurs sons nasaux différents dans une même phrase sans perdre la clarté.

Six lines from the current app lesson

French phrases with IPA and English meaning

  1. 1
    Jean a un plan.

    /ʒəan a yn plan./

    Jean has a plan.
  2. 2
    Simon est brillant.

    /simɔn ɛst bʀijɑ̃t./

    Simon is brilliant.
  3. 3
    Vincent est content.

    /vɛ̃sɑ̃t ɛst kɔ̃tɑ̃t./

    Vincent is happy.
  4. 4
    Combien d'enfants?

    /kɔ̃bjən d'ɑ̃fɑ̃ts? /

    How many children?
  5. 5
    Vincent est très content de son examen de français.

    /vɛ̃sɑ̃t ɛst tʀə̀s kɔ̃tɑ̃t dɛ sɔn ɛɡzamɛn də fʀɑ̃sɛs./

    Vincent is very happy with his French exam.
  6. 6
    Combien d'enfants mangent des bonbons dans le jardin maintenant?

    /kɔ̃bjən d'ɑ̃fɑ̃ts mɑ̃ʒɑ̃t dɛs bɔ̃bɔ̃s dɑ̃s lɛ ʒaʀdin mɛ̃tənɑ̃t? /

    How many children are eating candy in the garden now?

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

Un [ɛ̃] versus An [ɑ̃]

/yn/ vs /an/

2

Ton [ɔ̃] versus Teint[ɛ̃]

/tɔn/ vs /tɛ̃/

3

Sans [ɑ̃] versus Son[ɔ̃]

/sɑ̃s/ vs /sɔ̃/

4

Fin [ɛ̃] versus Font[ɔ̃]

/fin/ vs /fɔ̃/

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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