AULA DE FRANCÊS para iniciante 01 | francês básico

Summary

In this engaging French lesson, Priscila introduces beginners to essential pronunciation and common greetings in French. The lesson covers the French alphabet, with special attention to sounds that differ from Portuguese, such as nasal vowels and silent consonants. Priscila explains how to greet others with 'Bonjour' (Good morning) and 'Bonsoir' (Good evening), as well as informal phrases like 'Salut' (Hi/Bye). She also teaches common ways to say goodbye, including 'Au revoir' and 'À bientôt.' With clear, practical examples and tips, this lesson makes learning French pronunciation accessible and fun for newcomers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The French alphabet shares similarities with the English one, but has some unique sounds.
• 😀 The pronunciation of French vowels and combinations like 'ou', 'oi', and nasal vowels are essential for correct French pronunciation.
• 😀 'Bonjour' (Good morning) combines nasal sounds and the 'ou' sound, which is different from the Portuguese pronunciation.
• 😀 The French 'r' sound is made by lightly touching the tongue to the bottom teeth, with the sound coming from the throat.
• 😀 'Bonsoir' (Good evening) is used after 6 PM or when it's dark, and it follows similar pronunciation rules as 'Bonjour'.
• 😀 In informal French, greetings like 'Salut' (Hi) and 'Au revoir' (Goodbye) can be used in various contexts.
• 😀 French has many silent consonants, especially at the end of words like in 'appliquer' (to apply), where the final 'r' is not pronounced.
• 😀 'Bonne nuit' (Good night) is used for wishing someone a good night’s sleep, while 'Bonne soirée' is used for wishing a pleasant evening.
• 😀 In French, specific vowel combinations like 'au' and 'eu' make unique sounds that need practice for correct pronunciation.
• 😀 The final 'T' in words like 'à bientôt' (see you soon) is often silent, a common feature in French pronunciation.
• 😀 French pronunciation requires continuous practice to master the nasal vowels and silent consonants for natural speech.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson in this video?

The main focus of the lesson is on learning the correct pronunciation of the French alphabet, basic greetings, and farewells. The video aims to introduce beginners to the basics of French pronunciation.

What is unique about French pronunciation compared to Portuguese?

French pronunciation includes nasal sounds and specific vowel combinations that do not exist in Portuguese. For example, the nasal sound in 'Bonjour' and the 'r' sound, which is produced from the throat.

How is the French letter 'r' pronounced?

The French 'r' is pronounced by placing the tongue against the lower teeth without moving it, and producing a sound from the throat, similar to a light 'scratch' or 'coarse' feeling in the throat.

What does the word 'Bonjour' mean, and how is it pronounced?

'Bonjour' means 'Good day' or 'Hello.' The pronunciation involves nasalizing the 'on' sound and pronouncing the 'r' in a throaty manner.

When is 'Bonsoir' used, and how is it different from 'Bonjour'?

'Bonsoir' means 'Good evening' and is used after 6 p.m. or when it is dark. It uses similar pronunciation rules to 'Bonjour,' but it is used specifically in the evening.

What is the French equivalent of 'Goodbye'?

'Au revoir' is the formal French word for 'Goodbye.' The pronunciation includes the 'au' sound and is often spoken quickly by native speakers.

How do you pronounce 'au revoir' in French?

'Au revoir' is pronounced as 'oh-vwar,' where 'au' sounds like 'oh,' and 'voir' sounds like 'vwar.' The 'r' is soft and produced from the back of the throat.

What informal expressions can be used to say 'Goodbye' in French?

Informal expressions include 'à bientôt' (see you soon) and 'à plus tard' (see you later). Both expressions involve silent consonants at the end of the words.

Why do certain consonants in French remain silent?

In French, many words end in consonants that are silent. This is a regular pattern, especially with consonants like 's,' 't,' and 'x.' For example, the 't' in 'à plus tard' is not pronounced.

What vowel combinations in French are important for beginners to know?

Key vowel combinations include 'ou' (as in 'Bonjour') which sounds like 'oo,' and 'oi' (as in 'soir') which sounds like 'wa.' Learning these combinations is essential for correct pronunciation.