1. As an adjective:
* "French" (as in "French bread") is pronounced frenz. The "ch" sound is like the "sh" in "ship".
2. As a noun:
* "The French" (referring to the people of France) is pronounced the fren-ch. The "ch" sound is again like the "sh" in "ship".
3. As a verb:
* "To French" (meaning to kiss passionately) is pronounced to fren-ch. The "ch" sound is like the "sh" in "ship".
Here are some tips for pronouncing the "ch" sound:
* Think of the word "she". The "ch" sound in "French" is the same as the "sh" in "she".
* Don't pronounce it like the "ch" in "chair" or "church".
Hope this helps!