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In French, all words beginning with the letter 'h' are pronounced starting with the first vowel sound.
In French, all words beginning with the letter 'h' are pronounced starting with the first vowel sound.
False (B)
What is a 'mute h' in French?
What is a 'mute h' in French?
- A silent 'h' that prevents elision of the preceding article.
- A pronounced 'h' sound at the beginning of a word.
- A silent 'h' that allows for elision of the preceding article. (correct)
- An 'h' at the end of a word that is not pronounced.
What is an 'aspirate h' in French?
What is an 'aspirate h' in French?
- A pronounced 'h' sound at the beginning of a word.
- An 'h' at the end of a word that is not pronounced.
- A silent 'h' that allows for elision of the preceding article.
- A silent 'h' that prevents elision of the preceding article. (correct)
The aspirate 'h' is pronounced in French.
The aspirate 'h' is pronounced in French.
Which of the following words begins with an aspirate 'h' according to the provided material?
Which of the following words begins with an aspirate 'h' according to the provided material?
In French, the article does not do this in front of words beginning with an aspirate ‘h’.
In French, the article does not do this in front of words beginning with an aspirate ‘h’.
What is the primary difference between a mute 'h' and an aspirate 'h' in French?
What is the primary difference between a mute 'h' and an aspirate 'h' in French?
French dictionaries sometimes use a diacritical mark to indicate an aspirate 'h'.
French dictionaries sometimes use a diacritical mark to indicate an aspirate 'h'.
Which of the following pairs of words both begin with an aspirate 'h'?
Which of the following pairs of words both begin with an aspirate 'h'?
The French word for 'shame', *_________, begins with an aspirate 'h'.
The French word for 'shame', *_________, begins with an aspirate 'h'.
Give an example of a French word that begins with a mute 'h'.
Give an example of a French word that begins with a mute 'h'.
The term 'aspirate h' means the 'h' is strongly pronounced.
The term 'aspirate h' means the 'h' is strongly pronounced.
Why is it important to know whether a French word begins with a mute or an aspirate 'h'?
Why is it important to know whether a French word begins with a mute or an aspirate 'h'?
In the provided text, words beginning with an aspirate 'h' are indicated by an _________.
In the provided text, words beginning with an aspirate 'h' are indicated by an _________.
Which of these words is most likely to be preceded by 'l''?
Which of these words is most likely to be preceded by 'l''?
Give an example of the definite article used with a French word that starts with an aspirate 'h'.
Give an example of the definite article used with a French word that starts with an aspirate 'h'.
All French words of Germanic origin begin with an aspirate 'h'.
All French words of Germanic origin begin with an aspirate 'h'.
What is the historical reason for the distinction between mute and aspirate 'h' in French?
What is the historical reason for the distinction between mute and aspirate 'h' in French?
The French word for 'the appetizer', *_________, begins with an aspirate 'h'.
The French word for 'the appetizer', *_________, begins with an aspirate 'h'.
If a word in French begins with the letter 'h', liaison (linking the final consonant of one word to the initial vowel of the next) is always permitted.
If a word in French begins with the letter 'h', liaison (linking the final consonant of one word to the initial vowel of the next) is always permitted.
Flashcards
Mute h
Mute h
In French, the letter 'h' is always silent, and words starting with 'h' are pronounced beginning with the first vowel sound.
Aspirate h
Aspirate h
An 'h' at the beginning of a French word that prevents elision (like 'le' instead of 'l"). It's a silent letter, not pronounced.
Elision with Aspirate h
Elision with Aspirate h
The definite article (the) does not contract before words starting with an aspirate 'h'. Example: 'le héros' vs. 'l'homme'.
Dictionary Marks for Aspirate h
Dictionary Marks for Aspirate h
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Study Notes
- In French, the letter "h" is always silent.
- Words starting with "h" are pronounced beginning with the first vowel sound (mute h).
- In front of some French words starting with "h", for historical reasons, the article does not elide (aspirate h).
- Aspirate "h" is also a silent letter.
- French dictionaries indicate the aspirate "h" with a diacritical mark.
- Words beginning with an aspirate "h" are indicated by an asterisk (*)
Examples of Aspirate H
- la *harpe: the harp
- la *honte: shame
- le *héros: the hero
- le *hors-d’oeuvre: the appetizer
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