What is the French word for course?
The French translation for “course” is cours.
What is Mais oui?
From French mais oui, lit. ‘but yes’ from mais but + oui.
What does the phrase but of course mean?
“Of course” is meant to be reassuring. “But of course” is mildly demeaning, since it implies that the question did not deserve attention. It may be acceptable when said by someone in authority to someone more junior in a family context, such as by a grandmother to a granddaughter.
What language is bien sur?
Whenever you need to express “Of course” or “Certainly” in French, the best expression to use is “Bien sûr“. As you will see, many variations exist, but if you have only one to keep in mind, it’s: “Bien sûr“. Depending on context, the translation can also be: “Sure” or “Yes indeed” or “How yes” or even “Sure I will“.
What does May wee mean?
mais oui and (2) = Eng. May we …?. That is, “may wee couchez avec” = “May we sleep with …?” Thus may wee has to mean mais oui the first time it appears or we won’t get the joke.
What is bah oui?
Bah, oui ! : Yes, of course!
What’s the best way to learn French pronunciation?
Practice the vowels with a finger pressed against one side of your nose. If you’re doing it right you can feel a vibration! It may help you to know that in French, syllables tend to end with a vowel sound, whereas in English, they often end with a consonant sound.
How can I get feedback on my French pronunciation?
To check your French pronunciation and get a feedback about it, you will be able to record yourself in a video saying 1 of the 3 tongue twisters and post it in the forum of the Pronunciation group to get a feedback from Gil (your French teacher) and to learn from other students who have posted their videos as well.
Which is the correct way to pronounce tion in French?
Pro-nun-ci- A – tion. In French, every “tion” or “sion” word is stressed at the very end, so this word becomes pro- non – cia – TION. In order to even begin learning about pronunciation in a new language, you need to be aware that what you read and what you pronounce are not always the same, as we know is the case with English and French.
Which is harder to learn French or English?
While French is definitely very different from English, it’s not that much harder. Although all those silent letters can seem confusing at first, once you learn the rules and patterns, you’ll realise that French pronunciation is actually a lot more logical and regular than English pronunciation.