All Discussions Tagged 'borrowed words' - French Language2024-03-29T12:23:47Zhttp://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=borrowed+words&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow Are "Loan Words" Spoken in French?tag:www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk,2012-08-11:3179028:Topic:921812012-08-11T15:52:07.753ZTerry Martin Werthttp://www.forum.french-linguistics.co.uk/profile/TerryMartinWert
<p>While studying French, I have found that many English words have found their way into French. "Block" (city block), "iceberg" (iceberg), "stop" (stop sign), and "mél" (e-mail) are examples. But the rules of exactly how to pronounce these words is confusing, and it is necessary to consult a dictionary many times.</p>
<p>Exactly what are the general rules of putting loan words into French, and how are words of foreign origin pronounced in French? Do you pronounce the words as they are in…</p>
<p>While studying French, I have found that many English words have found their way into French. "Block" (city block), "iceberg" (iceberg), "stop" (stop sign), and "mél" (e-mail) are examples. But the rules of exactly how to pronounce these words is confusing, and it is necessary to consult a dictionary many times.</p>
<p>Exactly what are the general rules of putting loan words into French, and how are words of foreign origin pronounced in French? Do you pronounce the words as they are in their original language, or are they refitted into French pronunciations?</p>