Question

Is there pronounciation difference for the futur simple and the conditionnel in "je"? Other forms; tu, il, nous...etc., the two will sound different right?

Je parlerai, Je parlerais

Answer 1

Yes, there is a difference of pronunciation between them.

Answer 2

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Depending upon the region and/or the speaker, there is not always a difference in sound that you can hear. However, here is a "rule" to follow:

ais = like the "e" in "get" = eh
ai = like the "a" in "gave" = a (first letter of the English alphabet)

Usually it will be clear by context but the ending sound of the passé simple, futur is not the same as the l'imparfait or le conditionnel.

Mme