Quel livre lis-tu ?
English: Which book are you reading?
- Language
- French
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Adjectifs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Interrogative adjectives in French are words used to ask questions about a noun. They agree in gender and number with the noun they describe.
When to use it
Use interrogative adjectives in French when you want to ask 'which' or 'what' before a noun. They are always placed directly before the noun they refer to.
Key forms
- quel (masculine singular)
- quelle (feminine singular)
- quels (masculine plural)
- quelles (feminine plural)
Examples
Quelle couleur préfères-tu ?
English: What color do you prefer?
Quels films as-tu vus ?
English: Which movies have you seen?
Quelles chaussures veux-tu acheter ?
English: Which shoes do you want to buy?
Tips
- Remember to match 'quel' with the gender and number of the noun.
- Do not confuse 'quel' (adjective) with 'que' or 'quoi' (question words).
- Always place the interrogative adjective directly before the noun.
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