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Text To Speech for French Language

Use PlayHT's French text to speech voices to convert text into natural-sounding Frenchspeech. Download your files in MP3 or WAV format and integrate them seamlessly into your project.

Read French text aloud online for free
Choose from 4 French regional variations
High quality audio streaming with very low latency

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French Voice Generator Samples

Listen to the most conversational, and unique French text to speech voices.

Mathieu

Paul

Celine

Léa

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French Text to Speech Features

Enjoy flawless, natural-sounding French AI voices with PlayHT’s industry-leading speech synthesis. Human-like rhythm and conversational French voice overs that are indistinguishable from humans.

French Text to Speech Library

The PlayHT voice library features over 900 premium AI TTS voices. From distinctive characters and even accents.

Most number of unique French text to speech voices.
Best regional French accents and variants. Even customize your French pronunciations.
Download your French AI generated voice as high quality MP3 or Wav for free.

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Real-time French TTS Generation

Convert text to speech with one of the fastest French text to speech APIs in real time. Create voice overs for your audio content on-the fly.

One of the lowest latencies French APIs for instant text to speech conversion
Create instant, spoken directions for live streams or your app.
Make your French content more accessible to everybody

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Additional Text to Speech Languages

PlayHT’s AI voice generator converts text into high-quality, natural-sounding speech in over 142 other languages. From English, Japanese, and Spanish, to Chinese, our AI voice is indistinguishable from a native speaker.

Every language sounds very native - paying attention to every nuance and intonation.
Enjoy unique French and distinct voices
Create voice overs, listen to any website, or build an app or game with perfect French voices.

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French TTS Accents

PlayHT is one of the very few text to speech converters that offers French TTS accents.

Over 17 regional Arabic dialects and accents that sound native. From Algerian and Egyptian to Syrian Arabic, Tunisian Arabic, and more.
Over 15 regional English accents. From American and British, to Filipino and even a Hong Kong English accent.
More than 15 regional Spanish accents, 4 French accents, 2 Dutch accents, and so much more!

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Additional French Text to Speech Voices

Belgian French, Canadian French, French, Swiss French,

About French Language

French is a language rich in spoken variety, with pronounced differences in dialects, accents, and pronunciation across regions. These variations are deeply rooted in history and geography, shaping the way French sounds in everyday speech.

Parisian French, spoken in the Île-de-France region, is often considered the standard, with its clear and neutral accent, while Southern French, common in areas like Provence, features softer intonations and a melodic cadence influenced by Occitan. Quebecois French offers yet another distinct variation, with unique vowel shifts and expressions that make it stand apart from Standard French.

Pronunciation often reveals regional identity. For instance, the nasal vowels in Quebecois French are more pronounced compared to the subtler articulation in Parisian French. These spoken differences add depth and character to the language, making French a fascinating study for learners interested in its auditory diversity. Despite regional nuances, Standard French serves as a unifying form for communication across the French-speaking world.

The most conversational text to speech voice samples

Listen to AI voices that are indistinguishable from humans.

Anthony

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Arthur

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Frankie

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Aaliyah

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Pia

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Waylon

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Carmen

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Leroy

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Navya

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Ultra realistic text to speech voice samples

Listen to AI voices that are indistinguishable from humans.

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Get Started with French Text to Speech API

PlayHT has pioneered conversational AI French Text to Speech (TTS) and this makes the voices very native sounding.

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Generate spoken audio from input text

import * as PlayHT from 'playht';
import fs from 'fs';

// Create a file stream
const fileStream = fs.createWriteStream('turbo-playht.mp3');

// Stream audio from text
const stream = await PlayHT.stream('Stream realistic voices that say what you want!', {
  voiceEngine: 'PlayHT2.0-turbo',
  voiceId: 's3://voice-cloning-zero-shot/d9ff78ba-d016-47f6-b0ef-dd630f59414e/female-cs/manifest.json',
  outputFormat: 'mp3',
});

// Pipe stream into file
stream.pipe(fileStream);

What is French Text to Speech?

Text to speech (TTS) is a technology that reads aloud digital text—the words on computers, smartphones, and tablets. Using TTS, you can listen to books, articles, and websites without having to read them on a screen. It's like having someone read to you.

This technology is vital for accessibility, helping people with visual impairments access written content through audio. It's also integrated into navigation systems and virtual assistants for seamless human-machine interaction.

Improving naturalness in synthesized speech is an ongoing goal. Researchers use machine learning and neural networks to refine algorithms and enhance speech quality. The aim is to make synthesized speech sound more like human speech, reducing the gap between the two.

How French Text to Speech Works

Here's a step-by-step tutorial for using French text to speech on PlayHT:

Sign Up or Log In

Create a new account or log into your existing PlayHT dashboard to access the TTS studio.

Enter Your French Text

Once logged in, you can type, paste, or upload your text directly into the text box.

Choose a French Voice

Choose from the best French AI voices or 900+ other conversational AI voices. You’re sure to find the perfect voice for your project.

Custom French Voice

Clone your voice to create a custom sounding French text to speech voice. It only takes 30 seconds.

Customize

Move sliders to adjust tone, speed, and style to get the perfect speech output your project demands.

Generate & Download

Whenever you are ready, you can download a high quality French MP3 audio file of your natural-sounding French speech.

French Text to Speech Use Cases

Unlock premium synthesized speech tailored to almost every use case. With PlayHT's diverse array of AI text to speech voices and accents, ensuring your content is not just read aloud, but also enjoyable to listen to.

French AI Voice overs

Empower content creators with PlayHT's TTS for French AI voice overs, allowing them to generate realistic and expressive voice overs for various applications such as animation, gaming, and storytelling, adding depth and authenticity to multimedia projects.

Audio Articles and Accessibility

Enhance accessibility and inclusivity by using PlayHT's TTS for Audio Articles and Accessibility, converting written French content into audio formats such as podcasts and audiobooks, making it easier for individuals with dyslexia and other reading challenges to access and enjoy the content effortlessly.

Google Docs & Email

Listen to your Google Docs, email, or any website in French. Professionals and students that have to read a lot at school or work, can blaze through their reading and save minutes on every article. It all adds up.

Conversational AI

Create lifelike virtual French assistants that engage users in natural dialogue, enhancing user experiences across platforms like chatbots, virtual agents, and smart speakers.

E-Learning and Training

Create French E-Learning, training, or educational content that sounds conversational and engaging. Improve accessibility and engagement for students and employees of all abilities.

IVR Systems

Integrate PlayHT's French TTS into IVR Systems to deliver clear and natural-sounding prompts and messages, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of customer interactions by providing easy-to-understand voice guidance.

YouTube and TikTok Videos

Create YouTube and TikTok French TTS videos that sound native. Your listeners will not be distracted by a robotic voice or be able to distinguish it from human narration.

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Who can benefit from French text to speech?

Convert text to speech in perfect French pronunciation and intonation.

Content Creators

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Developers

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Customer Reviews

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