Listen and compare · 11
CEFR B2
Review the contrast after listening
Le budget, le délai…
[lə bydʒɛ ↗ | lə delɛ ↗]
list still open
Le budget, le délai, la qualité.
[lə bydʒɛ ↗ | lə delɛ ↗ | la kalite ↘]
complete list
What tells the two sounds apart
- ↗, |, ↘In this model the early list items keep the expectation open with ↗; the last closes with ↘. Identify the list items and conclusion before speaking. Do not make every item sound like a question. A continuation may also stay level: check that the final closure is distinct.
Why it is hard
In this model the early list items keep the expectation open with ↗; the last closes with ↘. Identify the list items and conclusion before speaking. Do not make every item sound like a question. A continuation may also stay level: check that the final closure is distinct.
Nous examinerons les coûts, les risques et les bénéfices avant de présenter une recommandation.
To practise
- Nous examinerons les coûts, les risques et les bénéfices.[nu zɛɡzaminəʁɔ̃ le ku ↗ | le ʁisk ↗ | e le benefis ↘]We will examine costs, risks and benefits.
- Le dossier comprend une synthèse, des chiffres et une conclusion.[lə dɔsje kɔ̃pʁɑ̃ yn sɛ̃tɛz ↗ | de ʃifʁ ↗ | e yn kɔ̃klyzjɔ̃ ↘]The file includes a summary, figures and a conclusion.
- Il faut vérifier la date, le lieu et le nom du responsable.[il fo veʁifje la dat ↗ | lə ljø ↗ | e lə nɔ̃ dy ʁɛspɔ̃sabl ↘]Check the date, location and person in charge.
- Nous avons discuté, comparé, puis décidé.[nu zavɔ̃ diskyte ↗ | kɔ̃paʁe ↗ | pɥi deside ↘]We discussed, compared, then decided.