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To fake a convincing French accent, you’ll need to learn the correct pronunciation of consonants and vowels. Work on making a guttural, rolled “r” by pulling your tongue to the back of your throat to vibrate your uvula. Additionally, replace “th” with the “z” sound and remember that “h” is always silent. When it comes to vowels, make an “e” by placing your tongue lower in your mouth and stretching the sound as long as possible. Pronounce “i” like “ee” in “see” so words like “fish” will sound like “feesh.” To learn how to practice pitch and intonation to fake a convincing French accent, keep reading!