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What words are spelled the same in french but pounced different?

You're asking for homographs in French, words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently depending on their meaning and grammatical context. Here are a few examples:

* "Cent" - pronounced "sɑ̃" (like "son" without the "n") when it means "one hundred" and "sɛ̃" (like "sent" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "hundred" as a noun.

* "Ver" - pronounced "vɛʁ" (like "vair" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "worm" and "vɛʀ" (like "ver" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "to see" (verb).

* "Tour" - pronounced "tuʁ" (like "tour" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "tower" and "tuʁ" (like "tour" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "tour" (a turn or rotation).

* "Livre" - pronounced "livʁ" (like "live" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "book" and "livʁ" (like "live" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "pound" (currency).

* "Poil" - pronounced "pwal" (like "pole" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "hair" and "pwɛl" (like "pwelle" but with a slightly nasal sound) when it means "wool".

Important Note: French pronunciation can be tricky, and it's difficult to convey the exact sounds through written words. It's best to listen to native French speakers to get a better understanding of the subtle differences in pronunciation.

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