Plain FrenchFinal consonants are often silent
In common words like salut, petit, beaucoup, the last consonant is not fully pronounced. Listen first.
Rhythm over stress
English stresses one syllable heavily. French keeps syllables more even and linked.
Nasal vowels in context
Bonjour, France, and ensemble use airflow through the nose rather than a full n or m sound.
Use phrases, not lists
Practice short useful phrases so sounds feel natural in speech.