What are the symbols above the letters in words spelt in other languages called, and where can I find there meaning?

What are the symbols above the letters in words spelt in other languages called, and where can I find there meaning?
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It depends on which language. The only other language I speak with any sort of confidence is French. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_orthography Scroll down to “Modern French” and “Diacritics” and it explains a few of the accents and marks used.
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