des questions
The French phrase for "any questions" is des questions.
The phrase des questions is used to ask if anyone needs more information or clarification. It is typically used with the verb avoir (to have) or the phrase y avoir (there is/are) to inquire if there are any questions remaining.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a negative sentence, the phrase des questions changes to de questions.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using quelques questions when you mean to make a general inquiry for "any questions". des questions is the standard way to express the indefinite plural in this context.
When do people say it?
In a classroom setting, a teacher might use Est-ce qu'il y a des questions? or the variation Quelqu'un a une question à poser? To encourage participation, you can use N'hésitez pas à poser des questions! or Je suis là pour répondre à vos questions!
Did you know?
- In French, you do not 'ask' a question using a verb like 'ask', but rather you 'pose' it using the verb poser.
- In very formal written French, the phrase might appear as Y a-t-il des questions?, where the 't' is inserted purely for phonetic smoothness between vowels.
- The phrase mettre en question does not mean to ask a question, but rather to challenge or cast doubt upon the validity of something.
Examples in context
- As-tu des questions ?Do you have any questions?This sentence shows how to ask if someone has any questions.Tatoeba #464101 by sacredceltic, translation #25098 by CK
- Y a-t-il des questions ?Are there any questions?Tatoeba #1554035 by sacredceltic, translation #1553537 by CK
- Quelqu'un a-t-il des questions ?Does anyone have any questions?This sentence is used to ask if anyone has any questions.Tatoeba #13528031 by felix63, translation #13510605 by Waldelfe
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Example conversation
A teacher is finishing a lesson in a classroom.
- HugoEst-ce que vous avez des questions ?Do you have any questions?
- ManonNon, tout est très clair, merci.No, everything is very clear, thank you.
- HugoParfait, Manon, on continue demain.Perfect, Manon, we continue tomorrow.
- ManonÀ demain, Hugo !See you tomorrow, Hugo!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
