Questions
The English phrase "questions" is translated into French as Questions.
This term refers to sentences used to ask for information. Common question words used to structure these sentences include Où (where), Quand (when), Comment (how), Pourquoi (why) and the phrase Qu'est-ce que (what).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. The singular form is question, and it is preceded by the indefinite article une (a question). When referring to multiple questions, use the plural indefinite article des to form des questions (some questions or questions).
Did you know?
- In formal legal contexts, la question historically referred to the 'question extraordinaire', a form of judicial torture used to extract confessions.
- While English uses a question mark, French typography requires a non-breaking space before the ? mark to separate it from the final word of the question.
- In French, 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
- Pas de questions ?No questions?This example shows how to ask if there are no questions.Tatoeba #6583813 by GB3, translation #6583767 by Eccles17
- As-tu des questions ?Do you have any questions?This example is used to ask if someone has any questions.Tatoeba #464101 by sacredceltic, translation #25098 by CK
- Qui a des questions ?Who's got questions?This example is used to ask who has questions.Tatoeba #7448880 by Aiji, translation #2254905 by CK
- Comment tu t'appelles ?What's your name?
- Quel est ton âge ?How old are you?
- Où est-ce que tu habites ?Where do you live?
- Excusez-moi, où est la gare ?Excuse me, where is the train station?
- Comment est-ce que je peux aller à l'hôtel ?How can I get to the hotel?
- Est-ce que vous savez où se trouve la rue Saint-Jacques ?Do you know where Rue Saint-Jacques is?
- Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ?What do you like doing in your free time?
- Quel est ton film préféré ?What's your favorite movie?
- Est-ce que vous aimez la cuisine française ?Do you like French cuisine?
- Travailles-tu le week-end ?Do you work on weekends?
- Est-ce qu'il fait chaud aujourd'hui ?Is it hot today?
- Aimes-tu voyager ?Do you like to travel?
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are finishing a math lesson.
- EmmaTu as des questions sur ce chapitre ?Do you have any questions about this chapter?
- LucasNon, je n'ai pas de questions pour le moment.No, I don't have any questions for the moment.
- EmmaD'accord, si tu as des questions, demande-moi.Okay, if you have any questions, ask me.
- LucasMerci Emma, c'est très gentil.Thanks Emma, that's very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
