French Text to Speech Voice Generator
Convert French text to speech online with Kokoro or Supertonic 3 voices. Free browser generation, WAV and MP3 export, and no signup required.
Try it now — no signup or per-character charge
Browser audio synthesis; text handling and network needs depend on the selected engine and language.
Use this French Text to Speech voice generator to create browser-based narration with two model paths. Supertonic 3 supports French with local text processing and synthesis after its model files are downloaded. Kokoro provides the Siwis French voice; Kokoro sends French text to the OfflineTTS phonemization service, then synthesizes the audio locally on your device.
French pronunciation generator: Paste standard French text to hear words, sentences, liaison, rhythm, and intonation before using the audio in lessons or voice-over drafts. This browser workflow needs no API key: choose fully local Supertonic after download, or use Kokoro's lightweight server phonemization followed by local audio synthesis.
For focused practice, use the French Pronunciation Generator to paste a phrase, select the French Siwis voice, and listen or download the result.
French voices and models: Choose Siwis in Kokoro for a dedicated French voice, or use one of Supertonic 3's ten built-in voices when you want a fully local French generation path after model download.
Tips for better French TTS results:
- Use proper French punctuation to control pacing — commas, semicolons, and periods all create natural pauses and rhythmic variation in the spoken output
- French elision and liaison are handled automatically by the model, so write in standard French orthography (e.g., "les amis" rather than forcing pronunciation adjustments)
- Add question marks and exclamation marks for appropriate intonation — the model adjusts pitch and emphasis for questions and exclamations
- For the most natural results, write in complete sentences rather than fragments — French sentence structure benefits from full subject-verb constructions
- Accented characters (é, è, ê, ç, à, ù) are fully supported and essential for correct pronunciation — always include proper diacritics
- Break long passages into shorter paragraphs for clearer enunciation and more consistent pacing
Common use cases:
- French pronunciation practice — hear how words and sentences should sound, including nasal vowels and silent letters
- Creating French voice-overs for YouTube videos, e-learning courses, and corporate presentations
- Accessibility — convert French text to speech for visually impaired users, making your content more inclusive
- Audiobook narration in French — generate long-form audio from manuscripts without hiring a narrator
- Business communications — produce French narration for training materials, product demos, and internal content with complete privacy
Why choose our French TTS:
- Supertonic 3 can process and synthesize French locally after model download
- Kokoro uses a lightweight phonemization service for French text while keeping audio synthesis on your device
- No API key or subscription meter; the current generation workflow accepts up to 50,000 characters
- Export as WAV for production-quality audio or MP3 for quick sharing
Start generating French speech now with [try our TTS tool](/app/), or explore [English TTS](/tts/english/) and [Spanish TTS](/tts/spanish/) for other language options.
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French Has Two Engine Paths with Different Voice Choices
Supertonic provides French through locally tagged text after its model assets download, while Kokoro offers its French preset through the server phonemization path followed by local audio synthesis. The choice affects network behavior, voice selection, and model loading. A user handling confidential text should select the engine deliberately and read the Privacy Policy instead of relying on a generic offline label.
Voice style does not decide formality, region, or the intended treatment of an English name. Create a sample containing liaison opportunities, elision, numbers, abbreviations, and project-specific names. Ask a fluent reviewer to check educational, legal, medical, or customer-facing speech; the tool does not replace a pronunciation dictionary or editorial sign-off.
Check Liaison, Elision, and Mixed French Copy
Write apostrophes and accents correctly, preserve sentence context for homographs, and expand shorthand that may be read unpredictably. Test optional liaison, dates, currency, URLs, and code-switched product names in the chosen engine. If an important phrase is wrong, change the source spelling or sentence context and regenerate a small section rather than applying broad punctuation changes to the whole script.
Compare outputs at the same speed and playback level, then listen across paragraph joins for clipped or duplicated words. WAV is appropriate when an editor will adjust timing and loudness; MP3 is convenient for review. Retain the engine, voice, language selection, and corrected source text so future revisions can reproduce the approved result.
Why Use Our French Text to Speech
Clear Privacy Choices
Use Supertonic for a local French path, or Kokoro Siwis with lightweight server phonemization and local audio synthesis.
Local Supertonic Mode
Supertonic 3 keeps French text processing and speech generation on your device after its model assets are cached.
No Per-Character Charge
No API key or subscription is required; the current generation workflow accepts up to 50,000 characters.
WAV & MP3 Export
Download your French audio as WAV for production quality or MP3 for quick sharing. Compatible with all editors.
Popular Use Cases
🎓 French Pronunciation Practice
Hear how French words and sentences should sound. Essential for learners working on accent and intonation.
🎬 French Video & Podcast Narration
Add professional French voice-overs to videos, podcasts, and e-learning content without a recording studio.
📚 Accessibility for French Content
Convert French text to natural speech for visually impaired users, making your content more inclusive.
💼 Business & Corporate
Generate French speech for training materials, product demos, and internal communications — all kept private on your device.
Available French Voices
| Voice | Type | Best For | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
 Siwis | French | Clear, natural French pronunciation — the primary voice for French text-to-speech |
How It Works
Paste Text
Enter your french text (up to 50,000 chars)
Choose Voice
Pick from french voices
Generate
AI creates speech on your device
Download
Save as WAV or MP3
French Text to Speech — FAQ
Yes. OfflineTTS does not charge per character and requires no signup or API key. Audio synthesis runs in your browser with the engine you select.
Offline behavior depends on the selected engine and language. Supertonic, Piper, Kitten, and English Kokoro can synthesize locally after their model files download. Non-English Kokoro uses the OfflineTTS phonemization service before audio is generated on your device.
Audio synthesis runs locally in your browser. Fully local-capable engine and language combinations keep the input on your device after model download. Non-English Kokoro sends plain text to the OfflineTTS phonemization service and receives pronunciation data before local synthesis.
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