Are danse, danses, and dansent pronounced the same way?
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Yes. However the Académie Française exaggerates the end, so instead of "danse" which is one syllable (the "a" pronounced "ahhh" of course), it would be "dan-se" (dahhnsuh) or two syllables.
This makes French a bit more difficult for students, so be sure to hear the subject noun or pronoun. To make it even more confusing both "il danse" and "ils dansent" are identical in sound!
Sra, aka Mme
Thank you so much for your detailed and informative response!
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Sra, aka Mme
No, "danse," "danses," and "dansent" are not pronounced the same way in French. The pronunciation of a word in French is determined by its spelling and the rules of French phonetics. Here's how you can determine the pronunciation of these words:
1. "Danse" (singular form of the verb "to dance"): The pronunciation is approximately "dahnss" with a nasal "n" sound. The final "e" is silent, but it affects the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.
2. "Danses" (second person singular form of the verb "to dance"): The pronunciation is approximately "dahnss" similar to "danse," as the final "es" is silent. The "es" is added to conjugate the verb for "you" (singular).
3. "Dansent" (third person plural form of the verb "to dance"): The pronunciation is approximately "dahnss" with a nasal "n" sound, just like "danse." The "-ent" ending is silent and is added to conjugate the verb for "they" (or "on" which is used as "we" in certain contexts).
To accurately learn the pronunciation of French words, it is recommended to listen to native French speakers or refer to reputable audio sources and language learning materials.