Quel est ton sport préféré ?
In French, "what is your favorite sport" is translated as Quel est ton sport préféré ?
This phrase is a question used to ask someone which sport they like the most.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Quel est ton sport préféré ? literally translates to "Which is your sport preferred?", composed of Quel (which), est (is), ton (your), sport (sport) and préféré (preferred/favorite).
Which one should you use?
The default form uses the possessive adjective ton, which is used for informal "your" when speaking to friends, family or children. To ask about multiple favorite sports, change the masculine singular 'Quel est ton sport préféré' to the masculine plural Quels sont tes sports préférés ?
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the form Quel est votre sport préféré ? when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people.
Did you know?
- The word sport was actually borrowed from English in the early 19th century. When French speakers first adopted the word, they used to pronounce the final 't' instead of keeping it silent as they do today.
- While the phrase asks for a preference, a French speaker might respond by saying Je fais du… (I do some…), focusing on the activity they practice rather than just their favorite.
- In France, le sport is often used as a broad term for any physical activity, whereas English speakers usually distinguish between 'sports' and 'exercise'.
Examples in context
- Mon sport favori, c'est le hockey.My favorite sport is hockey.
- Quel est ton sport préféré ?What is your favorite sport?
- Dis-moi, quel est ton sport préféré ?Tell me, what is your favorite sport?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries est, quel, sport, ton, CC BY-SA 4.0.
