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The final consonant on a French word is almost always silent. The only final consonants that are ever pronounced are b, c, f, k, l, q, and r, although these are not always pronounced. For example, you would not pronounce the final consonant of words such as "grand" (large), "beaucoup" (a lot, many), or "temps" (time, the weather). The letters b, k, and q are rarely the final consonant of a word. They usually appear in loanwords from other languages. Final consonants that are usually pronounced are silent if they follow a nasal consonant, such as n. For example, you would pronounce the c at the end of the word "avec" (with), but not at the end of the word "blanc" (white). An l is always pronounced at the end of a word, unless it follows an i that follows another vowel, as in the word "travail" (job). As in English, there are exceptions to every rule. If you're not sure, you're usually better off not pronouncing the final consonant. Listen to a native speaker pronounce the word, both by itself and in a sentence, to make sure. Many words in French end in -ent. The ending is usually pronounced ahn. However, when these letters are used as the plural ending for French verbs, they are silent. For example, the verb "mangent" (they eat) is pronounced mahnzhe. An -ent at the end of a noun, adjective, or adverb is pronounced, as in the words "appartement" (apartment, pronounced ah-pahr-teh-mahn) and "vraiment" (truly/really, pronounced vray-mahn). Especially at the end of words, some French syllables sound quite different than they would in English. To avoid slipping up, it's usually best to memorize the French pronunciation of these syllables. er sounds like the ay in "play." This is the infinitive ending for all verbs. It also appears at the end of other words with 2 or more syllables. ez at the end of any word also sounds like the ay in the English word "play." ail at the end of a word sounds like ah-ee. eil or eille also sounds like ah-ee. ill usually sounds like eey. gn sounds like the ni in the English word "onion." The rule here is relatively straightforward. If a word that ends in a consonant is followed by a word that begins in a vowel, the two words are spoken together. The ending consonant of the first word becomes a part of the first syllable of the second word. For example, if you said "nous avons," ("we have"), the s at the end of the word nous would flow into the a at the beginning of the word avons. The resulting phrase is pronounced noo ZAH-vong. Try another: the phrase "un petit enfant" means "a small child." The word petit ends in a consonant, while the word enfant begins with a vowel. This calls for a liaison. Accordingly, the phrase would be pronounced ung p'tee TAHNG-fahng. Basic liaisons are fairly simple to grasp. However, there are 3 consonants that are pronounced differently when they occur at the end of a word that is followed by a word starting with a vowel. You'll find that if you flow the words quickly together, you naturally make these alternate pronunciations. The change makes the words flow together more easily. An s or x sounds like a z. For example, the phrase deux ans (two years) is pronounced der zahng. A d sounds like a t. For example, the phrase un grand arbre (a tall tree) is pronounced ung grahng tahbr. An f sounds like a v. For example, the phrase neuf heures (nine hours) is pronounced ner verr. Figuring out which syllable gets the stress in English can be complicated. However, in French, the last full syllable always gets the stress. A full syllable has at least one consonant and at least one voiced vowel. Because an e at the end of a word is always silent, there are French words for which the last syllable is not a full syllable. With these words, place the stress on the syllable before the last syllable. For example, the French word table is pronounced TAH-bluh. Similarly, sentence stress in French is relatively even. While in English, you would only stress nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs, you stress all words equally in French.

summary: Ignore consonants at the end of words. Leave off pronouncing -ent at the end of French verbs. Memorize syllables that vary significantly from English. Flow words together to form liaisons when appropriate. Note consonants that are pronounced differently in liaisons. Place stress on the last full syllable of a word.

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Contingency equipment options are accessible equipment alternatives that can be used if and when normal business operations are disrupted. Where would you rent trucks if a disaster damaged or destroyed vehicles used in the ordinary course of business? Where would you rent computers? Can you use a business service outlet for copies, fax, printing, and other critical functions? Alternative equipment suppliers typically do not have to be identified specifically, unless they are unique and an arrangement has already been negotiated (very rare). It is more important to identify the services, equipments and/or resources a substitute must be able to supply. The key personnel entrusted with the responsibility of managing the relationship with the substitute must have the necessary authority to make relevant decisions. This is the place you will conduct business while your primary offices are unavailable. It could be a hotel many of them have very well-equipped business facilities you can use. It might be one of your contractors' offices, or your attorney's office. A storage rental facility near your regular site might be a great place to relocate and store products in a pinch. Perhaps telecommuting for everyone is a viable option. If you do have an identified temporary location, include a map to the location in your BCP. Wherever it is, make sure you have all the appropriate contact information (including people's names). It should include step-by-step instructions on how to execute the BCP and address what to do, who should do it, and how. List each responsibility and write down the name of the person assigned to it. Also, do the reverse: For each person, list the responsibilities. That way, if you want to know who is supposed to call the insurance company, you can look up "Insurance", and if you want to know what Joe Doe is doing, you can look under "Joe" for that information. If you have critical vendors or contractors, build a special contact list that includes a description of the company (or individual) and any other absolutely critical information about them including key personnel contact information. Include in your list people like attorneys, bankers, IT consultants...anyone that you might need to call to assist with various operational issues. Don't forget utility companies, municipal and community offices (police, fire, water, hospitals) and the post office! A BCP is useless if all the information is scattered about in different places. A BCP is a reference document and it should all be kept together in something like a 3-ring binder. Make plenty of copies and give one to each of your key personnel. Keep several extra copies at an off-site location, at home and/or in a safety-deposit box.
summary: Identify contingency equipment options. Identify your contingency location. Make a "How-to" section in your BCP. Document external contacts. Put the information together!