In front of letters m, b et p, n becomes a m.
- un champignon
- une lampe
- un embarquement
- emmener
- encore
Like any rule in French, there are exceptions (often derivatives of bon): bonbon (sweet), bonbonne (carboy), néanmoins (nevertheless)
The most amusing exception remains the double exception of embonpoint (stoutness) which changes the n to m in the first syllable but not the second.
- In front of letter m, b et p, n becomes a m.
Exercises
Practice this rule with the following exercises: Exercise 1 - 2 - 3