If a word ends in a Consonant, it is not pronounced.

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However, if the consonant is C, R, F or L, it is not silent.

Sometimes a Silent Final Consonant can be overridden by Liaison.

Examples

Here are some examples. The letters crossed out will not be pronounced. The highlighted letters are an exception.

drap

vif

vert

canard

nuit

sac

bras

d’accord

estomac