The grave accent is used in French to distinguish the pronunciation of certain words.

The acute accent (é) is used in French to indicate the pronunciation of a vowel.

The circumflex accent is used in the French language to indicate a long vowel or a vowel that has lost a following letter.

She had a stroke two years ago.

They decided by mutual agreement to postpone the meeting.

The work accident occurred in the factory yesterday.

A work accident can cause serious injuries.

The mishap delayed our arrival.

This perfect cadence beautifully concludes the symphony.

Decompression sickness can occur during a rapid ascent in scuba diving.