Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Sound more authentically French and fix your French accent by mastering these vowel sounds.

0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Mistake 1: y & "ill"
4:22 - Mistake 2: u & ou
6:00 - Mistake 3: in, an, on
8:05 - Mistake 4: é & è
9:55 - Mistake 5: eu & e
14:48 - Outro

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A question I often get from my students is “Géraldine, how do I improve my French accent so I can sound more French when I speak?” Of course, it takes a lot of practice! But knowing where you’re going wrong can help tremendously.

In today’s lesson, we’re going to focus on the mistakes you’re probably making with your French vowel sounds. Once you know how to fix them, you’ll be able to practice pronouncing them correctly — and see an improvement in your French accent overall!

Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.

Géraldine