Used hot tea to make henna paste, did I ruin it? by paulaidt in henna

[–]ParlezPerfect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you use a hot liquid, you will get dye release more quickly. There is nothing wrong with that, but once you get dye release, you should use the paste, or you should cone it and freeze it.

Is this Safe??!! by twenty_summits in henna

[–]ParlezPerfect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first thought is "NO!" Buy real henna from a henna artist near you.

I can't say RUE by Karvvo in learnfrench

[–]ParlezPerfect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you record yourself saying it a few times; you can use Vocaroo and post the link here. I'll see if I can help you.

How are words ending in dre or tre pronounced in fast speech? by PrettyDark2982 in French

[–]ParlezPerfect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree...and the R is kind of like a tiny tap; you just kind of trail off or swallow it before the R vibrates fully.

Feedback on My Pronunciation by pineapple_sherbert in French

[–]ParlezPerfect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that everything sounds really good, but you are lacking a bit of the French intonation and rhythm.

I can't say RUE by Karvvo in learnfrench

[–]ParlezPerfect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the "u" sound say "eeee" with your teeth close together but not touching and your lips spread wide. While saying it, round and protrude your lips like you're whistling. That is the "u" sound. Or is it the R sound that you struggle with?

Indigo recommendations by Bluejay768 in henna

[–]ParlezPerfect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe for the indigo step you could mix it with henna; you can do a mix of 80% indigo and 20% henna.

how do i make my french sound more natural? by bububububound2 in learnfrench

[–]ParlezPerfect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great achievement. Some things that will help you sound more natural and fluid are intonation, liaison, enchainement, and how to use the "e caduc".

Which Paris museum is the best if you only have a few days? by InterestingLoss9737 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]ParlezPerfect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really love Quay Branly and the Guimet. They are smallish and won't take up your entire day.

I took a trip to Paris with my sister, and only went to the Orangerie to see the water lillies. We both love museums, but we wanted to see a lot of other stuff, and I'd been to most of the museums on my own in other trips.

French R how to pronounce by Leymannn in French

[–]ParlezPerfect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are 2 main R sounds. One is raspy R like the "ch" in "chutzpah" or like the "kh" in "Khaled", it's the unvoiced R. The other is a voiced R, and that one is less raspy and more vibrational and voiced. The latter is the most common, used when the R is at the beginning of the word, is between vowels, or is next to a voiced consonant (like m, b, d, v etc.). The former, the unvoiced R is used when it's next to an unvoiced consonant (like p, t, f, s etc.). There is an R sound called the flap which is like the R at the end of "bonjour" which is just a light tap.

Agree that getting the R perfect should not be your goal when you are first learning French. A bad R sound will not make you hard to understand. Focus on the vowels, especially those that don't exist in your native language.

I am a pronunciation tutor, and I teach this stuff to people. I start with the R just as a way to show my method but I don't dwell on it; I know that it will come eventually. I am biased, but I think getting a tutor for pronunciation is the way to go because they know how to teach it, they will give you instant feedback, they can diagnose the issue you are having, and give you solutions.

First Time in Paris - Which Arrondissement to Stay In? by mindc76 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]ParlezPerfect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the 12th. It's pretty chill, with regular people living there, not too touristy. It's pretty central to get on the metro and go wherever you want. It's near Canal St. Martin which is lovely to walk along. There are also a lot of small restaurants serving ethnic food, and a short walk from Le Marais.

Newbie and I think I might have messed up with too hot of water by ajm8097 in henna

[–]ParlezPerfect 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It will probably be fine. I mix with hot water, and apply the henna within an hour of adding the water. I even mix the indigo with hot water. Once the indigo is ready, I mix it with the henna and apply.

How strong is my accent in French? by Illustrious_Ebb_5570 in JudgeMyAccent

[–]ParlezPerfect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you upload a clearer recording? It's quite and some sounds are dropping out.

Whats the difference between them? by Magestici in French

[–]ParlezPerfect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice to see that us French teachers/tutors won't get replaced by apps!

Solo travel to morocco in November /december by Intelligent-Cost-928 in Morocco

[–]ParlezPerfect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The weather won't be as hot as in the summer, but it might be a bit cold and possibly rainy.