French: The Back-of-Throat R

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The French 'r' is uvular. Instead of rolling your tongue like in Spanish, keep the tip of your tongue down behind your bottom teeth and vibrate the back of your throat slightly.

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What is "The Back-of-Throat R" in French?+

The French 'r' is uvular. Instead of rolling your tongue like in Spanish, keep the tip of your tongue down behind your bottom teeth and vibrate the back of your throat slightly.

Is this grammar topic for beginners?+

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

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