question
/kɛs.tjɔ̃/feminine
The English phrase "question" is translated into French as question.
The word question refers to a sentence, phrase or word.
Meaning: sentence, phrase or word (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
question is a feminine noun. Because of this, it must be used with feminine articles such as une (a) or la (the).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /kɛs.tjɔ̃/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the verb demander to mean "to ask a question". In French, you should use the verb poser (to place or set) when you want to say you are asking a question.
Did you know?
- In a legal or historical context, the word question once referred to a form of judicial torture used to extract a confession from a prisoner.
- While 'question' is a feminine noun, it shares a Latin root with the English word 'quest', through the related Old French word quête.
- The expression mettre en question means to challenge or doubt the validity of something, rather than simply asking about it.
Examples in context
- As-tu une question ?Do you have a question?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a question using the form question.Tatoeba #1021726 by sacredceltic, translation #570237 by CK
- Il répéta sa question.He repeated his question.This sentence is useful for describing the repetition of a question.Tatoeba #132498 by Micsmithel, translation #298954 by CK
- Tom posa une question.Tom asked a question.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the verb phrase to ask a question.Tatoeba #6823881 by GB3, translation #2647040 by CK
- J'ai une questionI have a question
- Pouvez-vous répondre à ma question ?Can you answer my question?
- Nous avons soulevé une interrogation importanteWe raised an important question
- Un truc à demanderSomething to ask
- J'ai un truc à demanderI have something to ask
- une grande questionA big question
- une petite questionA small question
- 1012 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are studying in a library.
- EmmaJ'ai une question sur l'exercice.I have a question about the exercise.
- NathanQuelle est ta question, Emma ?What is your question, Emma?
- EmmaEst-ce que tu comprends cette question ?Do you understand this question?
- NathanNon, c'est une question difficile.No, it is a difficult question.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “question” translations and entries question, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
