Usage Note
C as a standalone noun refers to the third letter of the French alphabet. In French, c is pronounced like an English 's' before e, i, or y, and like 'k' before other vowels or consonants. With a cedilla (ç), it is always pronounced 's,' as in français.
Examples
"Le mot 'cinq' commence par un c."
Natural Translation
The word 'cinq' begins with a c.
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