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Use of Question Words and Phrases in French Grammar
Introduction[edit | edit source]
In French, various question words and phrases serve to elicit specific information. This lesson will guide you through some of the most commonly used question words such as qui?, que?, quoi?, quel?, de qui?, and avec combien de?.
1. Qui?[edit | edit source]
Qui? means "who" and is used to ask about people.
- Example: Qui est-ce ? (Who is it?)
2. Que?[edit | edit source]
Que? means "what" when referring to a specific action or situation.
- Example: Que fais-tu ? (What are you doing?)
3. Quoi?[edit | edit source]
Quoi? means "what" but is often used in less formal situations.
- Example: Tu fais quoi ? (What are you doing?)
4. Quel?[edit | edit source]
Quel? is equivalent to "which" or "what" when choosing between options.
- Example: Quel livre veux-tu ? (Which book do you want?)
5. De Qui?[edit | edit source]
De qui? is used when asking "of whom" or "about whom".
- Example: De qui parles-tu ? (Of whom are you speaking?)
6. Avec Combien De?[edit | edit source]
Avec combien de? is used to ask "with how many".
- Example: Avec combien de personnes vas-tu ? (With how many people are you going?)
7. Examples and Exercises[edit | edit source]
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Qui est-ce qui parle ? (Who is speaking?)
- Que voulez-vous ? (What do you want?)
Exercises[edit | edit source]
- Exercise 1: Identify the correct question word to use in each sentence.
- Exercise 2: Create your own questions using the question words discussed.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Knowing when and how to use the various question words and phrases will make your French conversations more meaningful and engaging.