Dix dindons dansent
Learn and practice French pronunciation with this tongue twister: Dix dindons dansent devant dix dindonnières. Translation: Ten turkeys are dancing in front of ten turkey places. Visit our website for more French Tongue twisters and pronunciation exercises.
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| French | English |
|---|---|
| Dix dindons dansent devant dix dindonnières. | Ten turkeys are dancing in front of ten turkey places. |
| Dix dindons dansent devant dix dindonnières | Means ten turkeys Means Dance Means in front of could be interpreted as “ten places where turkeys are kept.” |
| So, the phrase roughly translates to “Ten turkeys are dancing in front of ten turkey places.” It’s a playful and challenging sentence to say quickly due to the repetition of the “d” and “n” sounds. | |
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