# French: The Silent Endings

Difficulty: beginner

In French, final consonants like T, S, D, and P are usually silent. A helpful trick is to remember the word CAREFUL—the letters C, R, F, and L are the ones you usually *do* pronounce at the end of a word.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [petit](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/small.md) | /pətˈi/ | small |
| [très](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/very.md) | /tʁˈɛ/ | very |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "The Silent Endings" in French?

In French, final consonants like T, S, D, and P are usually silent. A helpful trick is to remember the word CAREFUL—the letters C, R, F, and L are the ones you usually *do* pronounce at the end of a w...

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

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

## Related Grammar Topics

- [The Back-of-Throat R](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/the-back-of-throat-r.md) (beginner)
- [The Liaison Rule](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/the-liaison-rule.md) (beginner)
- [Nasal Vowels & Silent Consonants](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/nasal-vowels-silent-consonants.md) (beginner)

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