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consonant in French

consonant in French is consonant, consonne — consonant means a sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

consonant in French

consonant
adj
Consistent, harmonious, compatible, or in agreement.
consonne
noun
(phonetics) A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
consonant
noun
(phonetics) A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
consonne
noun
A letter representing the sound of a consonant.

What does "consonant" mean?

  1. noun A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
  2. noun A letter representing the sound of a consonant.
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What is "consonant" in French?

"consonant" in French is consonant, consonne. consonant means: A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.

Are there other ways to say "consonant" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "consonant": consonant, consonne.

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