Language
French
Unit
Consonnes
IPA
/f/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for fricatives - /f/.

Quick tip

Fricatives are made by forcing air through a narrow gap, creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Letters

f

/f/

Practice words

  • fille

  • fleur

  • fin

  • famille

  • fort

Minimal pairs

  • fin / vin
  • fou / vous
  • fête / pète
  • fer / vers
  • faim / vain

How to produce this sound

Place your top teeth lightly on your bottom lip and blow air out. Do not use your voice.

Common mix-ups

  • fin / vin
  • fou / vous
  • fête / pète
  • faim / vain
  • fer / vers

Closest comparison

fish, fun, five, face, food

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