1. Accent marks Important for spelling Important for meaning
Important for pronunciation

2. Accent aigu The accent aigu is found in the name René
This accent reminds you to make the long a sound (date)

3. Accent grave The accent grave is found in the word zèbre
This accent reminds you to make the short e sound (jet)

4. accent circonflexe The accent circonflexe is found in the word hôtel
This accent does not change the sound of the letter

5. Accent cédille The accent cédille is found in the word français
This accent reminds you to make the s sound

6. The accent tréma The accent tréma is found in the word Joël
This accent reminds you say pronounce each vowel separately