The liaison is a crucial part of making your French sound natural and native - but why do some French words flow together while others don't?
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 3 Jul 2026 17:23 CET
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The liaison is a crucial part of making your French sound natural and native - but why do some French words flow together while others don't?
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