The "Accent Circonflexe" (ˆ) is a diacritical mark used in the French language. It appears over vowels such as â, ê, î, ô, and û. This accent often indicates a historical change in pronunciation or the presence of a letter that has been dropped, particularly the letter s in older forms of the language. In addition to its historical significance, the accent can also affect the meaning of words. For example, a (has) and à (to) are distinguished by the absence or presence of the accent. Understanding the accent circonflexe is essential for proper spelling and pronunciation in French.