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Learn: Liaison and Enchaînement in Natural Speech
AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Building on your knowledge of French sounds and pronunciation, today we'll explore liaison and enchaînement. These are key features in spoken French that make sentences flow smoothly.
What is Liaison?Liaison is when a normally silent consonant at the end of one word is pronounced because the next word begins with a vowel sound. This helps connect words smoothly in speech.
What is liaison in French speech?
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Examples of LiaisonFor example, in les amis, the 's' in les is pronounced as a 'z' because amis begins with a vowel. Without liaison, it would sound disconnected.
In the phrase les {{blank0}} enfants, the s in les is pronounced as {{blank1}}.
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What is Enchaînement?Enchaînement is when a consonant at the end of a word is naturally carried over to the next word if it starts with a vowel. Unlike liaison, the consonant is not normally silent.
Which of the following are correct examples of enchaînement? (Select all that apply)
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Difference Between Liaison and EnchaînementBoth connect words, but liaison involves pronouncing silent consonants, while enchaînement uses consonants that are already pronounced.
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about liaison and enchaînement. Let's test your understanding with a few questions.
Which of these sentences contains a liaison?
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Enchaînement occurs when a consonant at the end of one word is {{blank0}} into the next word starting with {{blank1}}.
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Which of the following are examples of liaison? (Select all that apply)
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