French Basics for Beginners: Question words
French is one of the most popular and widely spoken languages in the world. If you are a beginner learning French, understanding the question words is crucial in order to be able to communicate and comprehend the language. In this blog post, we will discuss the most common French question words and their meanings.
- Qui (kee) – Who
- Quoi (kwah) – What
- Où (oo) – Where
- Quand (kawn) – When
- Pourquoi (poor-kwah) – Why
- Comment (kom-mawn) – How
- Combien (kawn-bee-ahn) – How much/How many
- Que (kuh) – What
- À qui (ah kee) – To whom
- De qui (duh kee) – From whom
- Avec qui (ah-vek kee) – With whom
- Pour qui (poor kee) – For whom
- À quoi (ah kwah) – To what
- De quoi (duh kwah) – From what
- Avec quoi (ah-vek kwah) – With what
- Pour quoi (poor kwah) – For what
- Comment (kom-mawn) – How
- Combien de temps (kawn-bee-ahn duh tawn) – How long
- Quel (kehl) – Which/What
- À quel moment (ah kehl moh-mawn) – At what time
With these question words, you will be able to create basic questions that are essential for everyday communication. For example, you can ask “Qui est-ce?” to ask “Who is it?”, “Où habitez-vous?” to ask “Where do you live?” or “Comment ça va?” to ask “How are you?”
As you continue to learn French, it is important to keep practicing the question words and incorporating them into your conversations. With time and practice, you will be able to communicate in French more effectively and confidently.