The letters OE are usually combined into a single symbol Œ / œ (called a digraph) in French. They are pronounced more or less according to the same rules as EU, but there are quite a few exceptions, so it is important to use a dictionary when trying to determine the pronunciation of any word with OE.

French words with OE

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   œuf   (egg)

   œufs   (eggs)

   sœur   (sister)

Also see the letter combination ŒIL.

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