Is there a difference between aiguë and aigüe?

WilliamC1Kwiziq community member

Is there a difference between aiguë and aigüe?

In Larousse I can only find aiguë for the English "Shrill" or "Acute"
Asked 7 years ago
AurélieKwiziq team memberCorrect answer
Bonjour William !

The difference between the two is simply a change of spelling rule.

As the lesson states, "Note that before the 1990's, the alternative " -uë " was the accepted spelling, and is still deemed acceptable now."

Therefore, both "aigüe" and "aiguë" are correct, and they're pronounced the same :)

I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
Anna belleB2Kwiziq community member

I don't see the spelling aigüe anywhere so I think we should not be marked wrong.

Is there a difference between aiguë and aigüe?

In Larousse I can only find aiguë for the English "Shrill" or "Acute"

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