you're the only person I've ever seen explain the slightly longer sound of â, so interesting! I don't understand why no one else explains it. Eres lo máximo! (you're awesome!).
Paul I wonder the same actually. Maybe they think it's not important? I don't know. But I have seen that too many times as well. I am glad you found my lessons helpful 😊
I think for two reasons: 1. People get overwhelmed by learning French already, so this distinction is just additional complexity. A good amount of English speakers probably can't even distinguish the difference (other than in an isolation exercise) without specific ear training on these sounds. You could argue that you should teach the "correct" thing from the start, even if it's a bit harder, although... 2. The French themselves are dropping this  pronunciation. In an increasing number of regional accents are just using A for everything. Not an unsurprising evolution for the language to go through. Honestly, I think it's a cool thing to learn if you really care about French, and particular French history. But for the utility of communicating in a second language with skill and clarity, this distinction just isn't that important. If the only thing you get wrong is subbing an A for an Â, no one is going to be confused by what you're saying. Probably why the French themselves are starting to move away from it!
Bonjour Dylane et comment allez vous! You discuss the pronunciation of A, À Â (/a/ : short and long) with example in a very easy way. Merci beaucoup pour votre Lesson 19.
Can you hear the difference between the regular A and the soft A? Get the eBook and the listening here : bit.ly/2WpXsz2 The PDF : theperfectfrench.com/shop/pdf-course-books/the-complete-pronunciation-course-learn-the-french-pronunciation-in-55-lessons/
Thanks dylane for these lessons, I remember me learning French decade ago but my teacher didn't explained these things n I mean again revising it and your videos r really helpful because my grammar is good but I m really bad at listening n pronunciation. One question why some words which have 'a' in them have a sound like è. Like in café, It should be kaafé, not kèfé. I hope u understand my question.
I do understand your question but I think it's your ear playing tricks one you 😉 The A in café is pronounced as a simple A. Just keep working on your listening and you will be fine ☺️
Dylane, how specific you are at explaining. I hadn't found a video as concise as yours, until now. Is it applicable to other vowels, like _o_ , _ô_ , _u_ , _û_ ? Example: _a_vs _à_ *a* , *á*, *à*, *â*
The other ones have the same pronunciation, besides o and ô which can change but it's more depending on their place in the sentence :) I am glad you are enjoying my lessons Hans :)
I really love your books and bought them all even though I had many of those titles from another author. You do such a great job of explaining. I am doing the Pronunciation course but my attention is waning - sorry. Is there anyway to mix it up and what do you suggest. I am using the study guide and the first 55 lessons are the pronunciation course - Ugh -I am slogging through it and I have a group class I do but I feel like I'm not making any progress.
Sorry for replying so late. I was busy with my next books :) I have a list of lessons that you can download on my website. Go to freebies and download the self-study guide. If you downloaded the audio, the guide is also in the email :)
I'm a bit confused. In the audio section with the book, the "a" in "batte," "latte," and "cave" seems to raise a bit to a slightly higher sound than I expect from the pronunciation of "ba," "la," and "ca." Am I hearing this incorrectly, or is there some other thing that I'm missing? Wonderful lesson.
Can I answer you? In French, all the nouns sound higher than articles, only “la, ma, ta, sa” are in low tones. (without stress). The a of “latte”, “latte” and “cave” sound higher, because they are nouns, and also, the a sounds more open, like the English word “bad”. 💚
@@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane Parce que le a en anglais, il y a plusieurs sons, “fat” se prononce “fatte”, “paper” se prononce “paye peu”, “message” se prononce “messidge”.
you're the only person I've ever seen explain the slightly longer sound of â, so interesting! I don't understand why no one else explains it. Eres lo máximo! (you're awesome!).
Paul I wonder the same actually. Maybe they think it's not important? I don't know. But I have seen that too many times as well. I am glad you found my lessons helpful 😊
I think for two reasons:
1. People get overwhelmed by learning French already, so this distinction is just additional complexity. A good amount of English speakers probably can't even distinguish the difference (other than in an isolation exercise) without specific ear training on these sounds. You could argue that you should teach the "correct" thing from the start, even if it's a bit harder, although...
2. The French themselves are dropping this  pronunciation. In an increasing number of regional accents are just using A for everything. Not an unsurprising evolution for the language to go through.
Honestly, I think it's a cool thing to learn if you really care about French, and particular French history. But for the utility of communicating in a second language with skill and clarity, this distinction just isn't that important. If the only thing you get wrong is subbing an A for an Â, no one is going to be confused by what you're saying. Probably why the French themselves are starting to move away from it!
I am always very happy when you teach. Thanks so much ma. ❤
Pas de quoi :)
I'm listening to you attentively! Very important for the first step in pronunciation. If I stay at this step my pronunciation will improve! Thank you!
It will Michael 😍
Bonjour Dylane et comment allez vous! You discuss the pronunciation of A, À Â (/a/ : short and long) with example in a very easy way. Merci beaucoup pour votre Lesson 19.
Mais de rien 🙂 À demain pour la leçon 20 😉
Can you hear the difference between the regular A and the soft A?
Get the eBook and the listening here : bit.ly/2WpXsz2
The PDF : theperfectfrench.com/shop/pdf-course-books/the-complete-pronunciation-course-learn-the-french-pronunciation-in-55-lessons/
Thank you Dylane for this video this is what I been looking for a long time
You are welcome 😊
Merci beaucoup 🙏🙏🙏🙏 votre explication pour le a est tres tres utile ❤️❤️
Merci Stephanie ☺️❤️
Muchísimas gracias, thank you so very much!!! MERCI 🥰 I needed this!!! I keep hearing different 'a' sounds..
You are welcome
Thanks dylane for these lessons, I remember me learning French decade ago but my teacher didn't explained these things n I mean again revising it and your videos r really helpful because my grammar is good but I m really bad at listening n pronunciation. One question why some words which have 'a' in them have a sound like è. Like in café, It should be kaafé, not kèfé. I hope u understand my question.
I do understand your question but I think it's your ear playing tricks one you 😉 The A in café is pronounced as a simple A. Just keep working on your listening and you will be fine ☺️
Hello Vibhabh, the “café” sounds between “à” et “è”, the “a” as in “apple”
Dylane, how specific you are at explaining.
I hadn't found a video as concise as yours, until now.
Is it applicable to other vowels, like _o_ , _ô_ , _u_ , _û_ ?
Example: _a_vs _à_
*a* , *á*, *à*, *â*
The other ones have the same pronunciation, besides o and ô which can change but it's more depending on their place in the sentence :)
I am glad you are enjoying my lessons Hans :)
I really love your books and bought them all even though I had many of those titles from another author. You do such a great job of explaining. I am doing the Pronunciation course but my attention is waning - sorry. Is there anyway to mix it up and what do you suggest. I am using the study guide and the first 55 lessons are the pronunciation course - Ugh -I am slogging through it and I have a group class I do but I feel like I'm not making any progress.
Sorry for replying so late. I was busy with my next books :)
I have a list of lessons that you can download on my website. Go to freebies and download the self-study guide. If you downloaded the audio, the guide is also in the email :)
You are so pretty! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanku mam again
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U r the best french teacher on utube .... U explain each topic very deeply ....
You are so nice Prachi, thank you so much ❤️
Merci beaucoup madame 🌹🌹
Merci à toi :)
@@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane :)
I'm a bit confused. In the audio section with the book, the "a" in "batte," "latte," and "cave" seems to raise a bit to a slightly higher sound than I expect from the pronunciation of "ba," "la," and "ca." Am I hearing this incorrectly, or is there some other thing that I'm missing? Wonderful lesson.
Can I answer you? In French, all the nouns sound higher than articles, only “la, ma, ta, sa” are in low tones. (without stress). The a of “latte”, “latte” and “cave” sound higher, because they are nouns, and also, the a sounds more open, like the English word “bad”. 💚
Quick question. How does Avoir hate translate to "can't wait" ? I thought avoir is the verb conjugation for "to have"? Thank you for the great videos!
Think of it as an expression :)
Thanks Dylane, I love your videos you're clair like Lucy (English with Lucy)
I love Lucy! I share your comment on my Insta and I tagged her 😍
@@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane Oh wonderful! That explains many things.😺👏⚡👌
Love it
Thanks :)
Allô Dylane, est-ce que les Français du Nord prononcent « patte/pâte » différemment? ❤
La prononciation est différente et l'IPA est aussi différent pour les deux mots mais la prononciation dépend des régions :)
@@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane Je trouve que les Nords font encore la différence.
You are best❤️
Thanks
Ohh Merci 😊
Merci!
Pas de quoi Kamel :)
Merci! Why the a in "plante" sounds different from the a we encountered?
Because an in plante is a nasal vowel, this is the sound a, very different ;) If you keep going with the course you will see :)
@@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane Oh! Merci.
@@bitanbasu8053 “plante” sounds like “plont” in France, but here in Quebec, it’s with “à” sound
merci
Merci à toi :)
@@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane 😍
Thank you so muchhh
You are very welcome 😊
Is the spelling Sâint incorrect or forgiven? Or is it simply, Saint? Merci.
I think Sâint is used in some French dialect. Personally I have never seen it anywhere, so it's better Saint :)
Anything is better than the English a.
😂 What is wrong with the English A?
@@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane Parce que le a en anglais, il y a plusieurs sons, “fat” se prononce “fatte”, “paper” se prononce “paye peu”, “message” se prononce “messidge”.
Jaa-pahn
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Merci
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