How is pronounced in French words?

The letter "c" in French can be pronounced in a few different ways, depending on the following letters and the context of the word:

1. "k" sound:

* Before "a", "o", "u", and "h" (silent):

* Example: "chat" (cat), "coller" (to glue), "cuire" (to cook), "chaque" (each)

* Before consonant:

* Example: "clair" (clear), "comme" (like), "crois" (I believe), "clé" (key)

2. "s" sound:

* Before "i", "e", and "y" (except in some words):

* Example: "ce" (this), "cercle" (circle), "cygne" (swan), "célébrer" (to celebrate)

* Exceptions: "cycle", "cyclone", "célibataire", etc.

3. "s" sound followed by a "y" sound:

* Before "e" followed by a vowel:

* Example: "ciel" (sky), "ancien" (ancient), "science" (science)

4. "ch" sound:

* Before "e", "i", and "y":

* Example: "cheval" (horse), "chien" (dog), "chaîne" (chain)

5. "g" sound:

* Before "e", "i", and "y" in some words:

* Example: "ceinture" (belt), "cinéma" (cinema)

6. "ch" or "sh" sound:

* "ch" sound: "chef" (chief), "poche" (pocket), "riche" (rich)

* "sh" sound: "chanson" (song), "chaise" (chair), "machine" (machine)

7. Silent:

* In some cases, "c" can be silent.

* Example: "accent" (accent), "acte" (act)

It's important to remember that there are exceptions to these rules. The best way to learn how to pronounce "c" in French is to practice with different words and consult a dictionary or pronunciation guide.