The French of France exhibits regional differences in pronunciation. Many of the regional differences are between the French of the north and that of the south. Here are examples:
ananas (pineapple) The final consonant is pronounced in the south, but not in the north.
brin (brine)/brun (brown) The two words are pronounced the same in the north, but differently in the south.
cent euros (hundred euros) In the north the final consonant of cent is pronounced, but not in the south.
détritus (garbage) The final consonant is pronounced in the south, but not in the north.
encens (incense) The final consonant is pronounced in the south, but not in the north.
moins (less) In the south the final consonant is pronounced, but not in the north.
pneu (tire) In the south a mid front unrounded vowel is inserted between the first two consonants.
poulet (chicken) In the south the final vowel is closed, but in the north it is open.
rose (rose) In the south the mid front vowel is open, but in the north it is closed.
vingt (twenty) In the northeast the final consonant is pronounced.
From the examples, it is clear that the French of France has pronunciations which vary from one region to another. The north and south often use different vowel qualities. The result is that regional differences in pronunciation often reveal where speakers are from.
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