Is this an exception to the "h" rule that "le hautbois / du hautbois" is not "l'hautbois / de l'hautbois"?
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Le hautbois starts with an aspirated "h" (h aspiré). Contrary to the silent "h" (h muet), they don't contract and are considered a consonant. Here is more on this topic: https://www.lawlessfrench.com/pronunciation/h-aspire/
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Is the French horn simply "cor" in France?
The musical instrument "French horn" is le cor d'harmonie. Google is your friend...
Bonjour William,
Thank for your contribution, Chris! I have enjoyed doing a bit of research on this. If you want to know more about 'le cor', here are two links:
- le-cor-d-harmonie-dans-tous-ses-etats
- LeCor
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne lecture et bonne journée !
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Is the French horn simply "cor" in France?
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Why is it le hautbois instead of l'hautbois?
Is this an exception to the "h" rule that "le hautbois / du hautbois" is not "l'hautbois / de l'hautbois"?
Le hautbois starts with an aspirated "h" (h aspiré). Contrary to the silent "h" (h muet), they don't contract and are considered a consonant. Here is more on this topic: https://www.lawlessfrench.com/pronunciation/h-aspire/
Why is it le hautbois instead of l'hautbois?
Is this an exception to the "h" rule that "le hautbois / du hautbois" is not "l'hautbois / de l'hautbois"?
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Hi Dorothy,
It would be -
‘J’aimerais savoir jouer du hautbois ‘
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