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How to pronounce croque monsieur

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How do you pronounce croque monsieur in French?

What is croque monsieur in English?

A croque monsieur (French pronunciation: ​[kʁɔk məsjø]) is a hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. The name comes from the French words croque (“crunchy bite”) and monsieur (“mister”).

How do you pronounce Bonjour Monsieur?

Why is Monsieur pronounced differently?

As to why it is written as it is and pronounced differently that goes back to the time when the French language was originally written down. Strange as it may seem to us now, back in Medieval times people did not often write down their spoken language.