Language
French
Level
A0
Unit
Négation et questions simples
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Short answers in French often repeat the helper verb or use oui/non with the verb.

When to use it

Use short answers to respond naturally without repeating full sentences.

Key forms

Examples

Est-il ton ami ? Oui, il l'est.

English: Is he your friend? Yes, he is.

Aimes-tu le café ? Non, je ne l'aime pas.

English: Do you like coffee? No, I do not.

Sont-ils à la maison ? Oui, ils y sont.

English: Are they at home? Yes, they are.

Étudie-t-elle ici ? Non, elle ne l'étudie pas.

English: Does she study here? No, she does not.

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