Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce français?
The recorded pronunciation is /fɹɑnsˈeɪ/.
What does français mean?
French (the language).
Where does français come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French français (“French”).

How to pronounce français

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “français”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/fɹɑnsˈeɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “français”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “français” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.