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How is the French pronounced?

"French" can be pronounced in a few different ways depending on the context:

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!

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