Hello, in the video the speaker uses de liason permanently whereas the audio on the examples doesn't. Is this a regional thing?

Claudia A.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hello, in the video the speaker uses de liason permanently whereas the audio on the examples doesn't. Is this a regional thing?

Asked 6 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Claudia,

 I have listened to the video and the reader does make all the liaisons possible .

However, those are optional so this gives you the two possibilities.

I don't think the reader has a particular regional accent but it does sound very formal.

Whether French people make an optional liaison or not will depend on preference in the end. Some liaisons make the sentences flow better.

Hope this helps!

 

Claudia A.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Merci beaucoup Cécile. 
Johanna S.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Why are these liaisons optional?
CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Johanna,

We are hoping to produce a lesson on 'liaisons' in the new year which will answer your question ...

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Hello, in the video the speaker uses de liason permanently whereas the audio on the examples doesn't. Is this a regional thing?

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