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Discover the essentials of asking questions in French using inversion, intonation, and the phrase "Est-ce que...". This guide provides clear examples to illustrate how to form questions like "As-tu un vélo?" and "Ktes-vous français?". Learn the rules for creating inverted questions, such as how to use hyphens and the pronunciation of the sound /t/ in certain cases. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this resource will enhance your understanding and ability to communicate effectively in French.
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Ways to ask questions • With Est-ce que… • Est-ce que tu as un vélo? • With intonation. • Tu as un vélo? • With inversion. • As-tu un vélo?
Ways to ask questions • With Est-ce que… • Est-ce que vous Ltes français? • With intonation. • Vous Ltes français? • With inversion. -Ktes vous français?
Ways to ask questions • With Est-ce que… • Est-ce qu’elle vend des ordinateurs? • With intonation. • Elle vend des ordinateurs? • With inversion. • Vend-elle des ordinateurs?
Ways to ask questions • With Est-ce que… • Est-ce qu’ils habitent à Québec? • With intonation. • Ils habitent à Québec? • With inversion. • Habitent-ils à Québec?
Rules for forming inverted questions • The verb and the subject pronoun are joined with a hyphen. • The sound /t/ is pronounced between the verb and the subject prounouns il, elle, ils, elles, and on.
Rules for forming inverted questions • If the il/elle/on-form of the verb ends in a vowel, the letter –t- is inserted between the verb and the pronoun. • Il a un job . A-t-il un bon job? • Elle travaille. Travaille-t-elle beaucoup? • On joue. Joue-t-on?