It is often used in French and other Romance languages to indicate a change in pronunciation. In "Rene", the acute accent over the "e" indicates that it is pronounced with a long, open sound, similar to the "ay" in "say".
It is often used in French and other Romance languages to indicate a change in pronunciation. In "Rene", the acute accent over the "e" indicates that it is pronounced with a long, open sound, similar to the "ay" in "say".