Qui est là ?
English: Who is there?
- Language
- French
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Pronoms
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Simple interrogative pronouns in French are words you use to ask questions about people or things, such as 'who?', 'what?', 'which?'.
When to use it
Use these pronouns in French to ask for information when you do not know the person, thing, or choice. They help you ask about identity, objects, or selection.
Key forms
- qui
- que / qu’
- quoi
- quel / quelle / quels / quelles
Examples
Que fais-tu ?
English: What are you doing?
Tu veux quoi ?
English: What do you want?
Quel livre lis-tu ?
English: Which book are you reading?
Tips
- Use 'qui' for people and 'que/quoi' for things.
- 'Quel' changes form depending on the gender and number of the noun (quel, quelle, quels, quelles).
- Use 'que' at the start of a question, and 'quoi' after a verb or preposition.
Exceptions and edge cases
- After a preposition, use 'qui' for people (e.g., 'Avec qui... ?').
- Use 'qu’' before a vowel or mute h (e.g., 'Qu’est-ce que... ?').