No. 3,842 in French
accent
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, often influenced by regional or social factors.
In a sentence
Elle parle avec un accent français très prononcé.
She speaks with a very pronounced French accent.
In this sentence, 'accent' refers to a particular way of pronunciation typical of a certain region or community.
Dans cette phrase, l'accent tonique tombe sur la première syllabe.
In this sentence, the stress falls on the first syllable.
Here, 'accent' is used to mean 'stress' or 'emphasis' that is placed on a syllable within a word.
Cet accent sur l'importance des valeurs montre l'engagement de l'organisation.
This emphasis on the importance of values demonstrates the organization's commitment.
In this sentence, 'accent' is metaphorically used to indicate emphasis or focus on a particular idea or theme.
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