Listen and compare · 7
CEFR B1
Review the contrast after listening
Après le cours, nous discutons.
[apʁɛ lə kuʁ | nu diskytɔ̃ ↘]
after class: two groups
Nous discutons après le cours.
[nu diskytɔ̃ | apʁɛ lə kuʁ ↘]
the time comes last
What tells the two sounds apart
- |, sílaba final de grupoRead each group as a unit and slightly lengthen its last syllable. | suggests a boundary, not a compulsory long pause. Avoid a strong stress on every word. Other boundaries are valid if they preserve meaning and do not split an article from its noun.
Why it is hard
Read each group as a unit and slightly lengthen its last syllable. | suggests a boundary, not a compulsory long pause. Avoid a strong stress on every word. Other boundaries are valid if they preserve meaning and do not split an article from its noun.
Après la réunion, nous comparerons les horaires avant de réserver les billets.
To practise
- Pour préparer le voyage, je consulte les horaires.[puʁ pʁepaʁe lə vwajaʒ | ʒə kɔ̃sylt lezɔʁɛʁ ↘]To prepare the trip, I check the timetables.
- Le nouveau professeur explique la consigne.[lə nuvo pʁɔfɛsœʁ | ɛksplik la kɔ̃siɲ ↘]The new teacher explains the instruction.
- Si le magasin est fermé, nous reviendrons demain.[si lə maɡazɛ̃ ɛ fɛʁme | nu ʁəvjɛ̃dʁɔ̃ dəmɛ̃ ↘]If the shop is closed, we will return tomorrow.
- Je garde les billets dans mon sac.[ʒə ɡaʁd le bijɛ | dɑ̃ mɔ̃ sak ↘]I keep the tickets in my bag.