Pronunciation / the relation between sound-spelling [i-ɛ]

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The "i”  in French is a high-pitch and sharp sound. To pronounce an /i/ correctly, you have to stretch your body: your tongue is far in front of your mouth, your lips are stretched. You have to smile “from ear to ear”, keep your mouth almost closed.
 

[i] - "ici”

The sound [i] can be spelled:

• i: c’est ici, la famille, habitent, Louisa 
• y: le lycée, le pays (exception)

 

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The sound /ɛ/ ("è”) is more loose than the /i/. Your mouth and body are relaxed. Your tongue stays forward. You have to smile, but with an open mouth.
 

[ɛ] - « père »

The sound [ɛ] can be written:

• è: le père, mon frère
• ê: être en Suisse, peut-être
• ei: elle est enseignante, treize 
• ai:  sur la chaise
• e: je m’appelle, sept (when the letter "e” is followed by two consonants.)