Sons et lettres: A Pronunciation Method for Intermediate-level French

39 EXERCISE 2: UNPRONOUNCED FINAL CONSONANTS A. Masculine/Feminine One adjective in each pair ends in an unpronounced consonant, while the other ends in a pronounced consonant. Cross out the silent final consonant and underline the pronounced consonant, then say the pair aloud . Release the pronounced consonant clearly tomark the distinction betweenmasculine and feminine. Note: the order (m/f, f/m) changes at random. Example : tout / tou t e lour d e / lourd petit / petite grand / grande chaude / chaud froide / froid gris / grise vert / verte haute / haut bas / basse plat / plate ronde / rond mort / morte vivant / vivante divers / diverse délicat / délicate prête / prêt doux / douce B. Mixed categories (nouns, adjectives, verbs) One word in each pair ends with a silent final consonant. First, identify the word and cross out the silent consonant. Then, underline the pronounced consonant at the end of the other word. Say both words aloud. Pronounce the final consonant with a clear release. 1. loupe / loup 6. secret / secrète 2. bas / base 7. boute / bout 3. sauce / saut 8. croix / croise 4. fous / foule 9. laid / laide 5. fait / faite 10. bonne / bon