French consonant
The letter Q, which always has to be followed by U,* is usually pronounced like K or the hard French C. Phonetic symbol: [k].
the letter k | ||
quand | when | |
qui | who | |
une piqûre | bite, sting |
However, there are a few words in which Q is pronounced "kw" like in English.
l’équateur | equator | |
une aquarelle | watercolor painting |
* Except at the end of a word: cinq (five), le coq (rooster).
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