French: The Liaison Rule

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When a word ending in a silent consonant (like the 'n' in the word for 'a') is followed by a word starting with a vowel (like the word for 'friend'), the consonant is pronounced and linked to the next word.

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What is "The Liaison Rule" in French?+

When a word ending in a silent consonant (like the 'n' in the word for 'a') is followed by a word starting with a vowel (like the word for 'friend'), the consonant is pronounced and linked to the next...

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