English–French
“accent” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/aksɑ̃/
Example
On entend un accent du sud quand il parle.
You can hear a southern accent when he speaks.
How to say “accent” in French
“Accent” in French is accent.
A speaker's voice carries a recognizable sound pattern that marks an individual, group, or region.
Example sentences with accent
Il a un accent prononcé quand il parle sa langue maternelle.
He has a pronounced accent when he speaks his mother tongue.
Tips for using accent
- Accent is masculine, so the usual form is un accent; written marks are also called accents, as in accent aigu.