Lesson overview
Knowing how to ask questions in French is crucial - it helps you communicate with locals to find places you need to go, query how much things cost while out shopping, and understand the context of conversations. It's a great way to get to know someone better, and it's an essential skill for gathering information.
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13 words/phrases to learn
qui ?
who?
pourquoi ?
why?
pourquoi pas ?
why not?
parce que
because
ah bon ?
really?
quand ?
when?
qu'est-ce que c'est ?
what's that?
dire
to say; to tell
qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ?
what does that mean?
poser
to put down; to fit
je peux te poser une question ?
can I ask you a question?
se demander
to wonder
je me demandais ...
I was wondering...
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