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"what" in French

que
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Summary

The French translation for “what” is que.

Pronounced the same

Recording English French Learn
that; than (before a vowel sound) qu’
that que
tail queue
than que
which que
whom que
it ça
that ça
his; her (feminine singular) sa

See also

Recording English French Learn
what quoi
what (masculine singular) quel
what (feminine plural) quelles
what (masculine plural) quels

Examples of "what" in use

There are 25 examples of the French word for "what" being used:
Recording English French Learn
is it that...? est-ce que... ?
What is he doing? Qu’est-ce qu’il fait ?
What is she doing? Qu’est-ce qu’elle fait ?
What do you want? Que voulez-vous ?
What do you want Sir? Que voulez-vous, Monsieur ?
What are they doing? (short form) Que font-ils ?
What are they doing? Qu’est-ce qu’ils font ?
What are they doing? (females) Qu’est-ce qu’elles font ?
What do they say? Que dit-on ?
What do they say Sir? Que dit-on, Monsieur ?

Practice Lesson

"what" Practice (26)
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Lesson phrases
Continue to stir until the sauce is ready.,
Do you see what I mean?,
I see what you mean,
Imagine whatever you like with the workshop colour and style of Barbie.,
is it that...?,
May I help you, Sir?,
May I help you?,
we clearly see what you mean,
What are they doing? (short form),
What are they doing?,
What are they doing? (females),
What are you doing on Saturday evening?,
What are you replying Sir?,
What are you replying?,
What are you saying Sir?,
What are you saying?,
What do they say Sir?,
What do they say?,
What do you want Sir?,
What do you want to eat for dessert?
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