How do you pronounce Ç ? What is the difference between C and Ç in French? Is there a pronunciation difference between C and Ç?
What's the difference between C and Ç? (Pronunciation-wise)
theo-22
October 20, 2013
Diana-S1
October 21, 2013
As in English, the French C has a hard (K) or a soft (S) sound .
Words such as cette, vacances, or cinq have the S sound because the C is followed by the vowels E or I.
Words like coeur, café, Cuba, action and blanc have the K sound because the C is followed one of the other vowels, consonants, or no letters.
Words like garçon and français have the S sound.
The cédilla (Ç) tells the reader that the Ç has the S sound even though it isn't followed by the E or I.
Words such as cette, vacances, or cinq have the S sound because the C is followed by the vowels E or I.
Words like coeur, café, Cuba, action and blanc have the K sound because the C is followed one of the other vowels, consonants, or no letters.
Words like garçon and français have the S sound.
The cédilla (Ç) tells the reader that the Ç has the S sound even though it isn't followed by the E or I.
Marie-Claire-Riviere
November 25, 2013
Bonjour!
Merci mille fois Diana for that excellence explanation of when to use the cédilla! I hope that answers your question Theo.
Keep up the good work!
- Marie-Claire