Comment tu t'appelles ?
English: What is your name?
- Language
- French
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Négation et questions simples
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Words used to ask questions about people, things, places, time, reasons, or manner.
When to use it
Use them to ask for information, not just yes or no.
Key forms
- qui
- quoi
- où
- quand
- pourquoi
- comment
- quel/quelle
- mot interrogatif + est-ce que + sujet + verbe
- mot interrogatif + verbe-sujet
Examples
Où habites-tu ?
English: Where do you live?
Pourquoi es-tu en retard ?
English: Why are you late?
Quel âge a-t-il ?
English: How old is he?
Tips
- Use 'est-ce que' after the question word for simple questions.
- Invert subject and verb for formal or written questions.
- Choose the right question word for the information you want.
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