French Tongue Twisters

Repeat after me, “Si ton tonton tond ton tonton, ton tonton sera tondu.” Trip over your tongue? *C’est normal! Translating as “If your uncle shaves your uncle, your uncle will be shaven”, this is just one of many French tongue twisters confounding beginner and advanced learners alike.

Want more? This article lists 32 of the most challenging *virelangues in the French language – complete with audio so you can practise to your heart’s content.

*It’s normal! | *tongue twisters