PrononciationCedilla: ç
The little hook added under the letter c in French is a diacritical mark known as a cedilla, une cédille: ç. The letter c with the hook is called c cédille. Pronunciation Guides
The little hook added under the letter c in French is a diacritical mark known as a cedilla, une cédille: ç. The letter c with the hook is called c cédille. CH
The letter combination ch has three possible pronunciations in French. Circumflex: â, ê, î, ô, û
The circumflex, aka "little hat," is the only French accent that may be found on any of the five vowels. In any given word, the circumflex may serve one or more purposes. Consonants
Consonants are sounds created by blocking or hindering the passage of air through the mouth in some way. Consonants for Beginners
More than half of French consonants are very similar to their English counterparts, but a few are completely different. Here's a quick overview to help you get started learning French. Contractions
Contractions occur when two words are combined into one, sometimes with a distinctly different spelling. In English, contractions like "won't" are optional and indicate informality. In French, however, contractions are required, regardless of the register you're speaking or writing in. A1 - Beginning French • spelling
Contractions à fond
A contraction is a combination of two words into a shorter form, and there are two different ways to do this in French. This issue of Lawless French à fond takes an in-depth look at the different types of contractions and other ways to shorten words. Lawless French à fond • spelling
Contractions with Proper Nouns
Contractions with de / à plus a definite article are not always required when the article is part of a proper noun, such as a city, title, organization, or surname. D
The letter D is pronounced similarly to D in English, except that it is dental rather than alveolar. Dieresis: ë, ï, ü
The dieresis, le tréma, is a French accent found only on three vowels: ë, ï, and ü. The dieresis usually indicates that the accented vowel must be pronounced distinctly from the vowel that precedes it. E
The letter e has several different pronunciations in French. The explanation and equivalents provided here are based on the closest sounds that exist in American English, which are sometimes not very close at all. E instable
In many words the letter e is potentially silent, a characteristic which has three French names: e caduc, e instable, and e muet. Though e muet is the most common term, e instable is the most accurate.
C1 - Advanced French • formalities • informalities
EAU
The letter combination eau is pronounced like a closed o, as in rose. EI
The letter combination ei is pronounced like é or è. EIL and EILL
The letter combinations eil (at the end of a word) and eill (almost anywhere) have no English equivalent. 
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Subordinating conjunctions connect two unequal clauses: a main clause and a dependent or subordinate clause.