WORDS ENDING IN -et but sounding like -a-
- these words are of French origin
- if you are not sure about pronunciation, check it in any online dictionary
- notice that some French words are written with French accents even in English
Examples:
ballet/ˈbæleɪ/
bouquet /buːˈkeɪ/
sorbet /ˈsɔː(r)beɪ/
gourmet /ˈɡʊə(r)meɪ/
chalet /ˈʃæleɪ/
sachet /ˈsæʃeɪ/
croquet /ˈkrəʊkei/
beret /ˈbereɪ/
crochet /ˈkrəʊʃeɪ/
buffet /ˈbʊfeɪ/
Monet
Chevrolet
But:
banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/
filet /ˈfɪlɪt/
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/
cabinet, carpet, market, casket, rocket, amulet, puppet, bracelet
WORDS ENDING IN -e
cliché /ˈkliːʃeɪ/
entrée /ˈɒntreɪ/
Watch out for these words too:
o CAFÉ
o NICHE
o CHEF
o DEPOT /ˈdepəʊ/
OTHER FRENCH EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH:
o faux pas
o a la carte
o déjà vu
o rendezvous
o au pair
o avant-garde
o baguette
o bon voyage
o canapé
o chauffeur
o chic
o crepe
o femme fatale
o pain au chocolat
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