l'
masculine
/ak.sɑ̃/
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Translation
accent
Word origin
From Latin accentus ('intonation, stress'), a compound of ad ('to') and cantus ('song, singing'). It is a calque of the Greek prosoidia. English 'accent' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- accentus
- English cognates
- accent, chant
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralaccents
Examples
bel .
She has a very lovely French accent.
région .
His accent changes depending on the region where he lives.
.
You need to put an accent on this letter.
' .
I cannot understand his accent.
' .
My English teacher has an American accent.
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