Pronouncing the letters ueil and euil in French

Read more about how to use Pronouncing the letters ueil and euil in French.
Feel the need to learn new grammar tips fast? Learn French online and test your grammar knowledge with Frantastique for free.

TEST YOUR FRENCH Free trial and no commitment to buy
4,6 on App Store, Play Store and Trustpilot
More than 7 million learners worldwide

Pronouncing the letters ueil and euil

• The ueil and euil(le) sounds are pronounced like this . As in:
un fauteuil an armchair
un écureuil a squirrel
un deuil a bereavement, a period of mourning

un accueil a welcome, a reception
un cercueil a coffin
un recueil a collection

une feuille a page, a leaf
un portefeuille a wallet, a purse
un mille-feuille a mille-feuille, a French pastry
Notes:

• Il n'y a pas de règles pour savoir quand écrire ueil ou euil  There are no rules which govern when you should write ueil or euil 
• Un œil (an eye) is pronounced exactly the same as .

Still having trouble with 'Pronouncing the letters ueil and euil'? Master the rules of French grammar and improve your French level thanks to our online French lessons Frantastique. We're offering a 7-day free trial, so what are you waiting for?



What our users say:

Pleasure

         

I enjoy doing my online French lessons. Only ten minutes daily are enough...Thank you!

Innovative

         

I love your innovative method which allows me to learn a new language and have fun at the same time!

Unique

         

Your method is unique! Your courses have helped me to progress and gain confidence during my travels.

Progress

         

Gymglish has allowed me to improve my French. A daily routine I wouldn't miss for anything in the world!

More testimonials.


Looking to improve French for beginners? Frantastique provides effective and fun training!

Tips for learning 'Pronouncing the letters ueil and euil'? Share them with us!

TEST YOUR FRENCH