How to Ask Questions in French - Master the Skill!

🔑There are two types of questions in French: yes/no questions and open questions.

🌟Yes/no questions can be formed using inversion, the expression 'Est-ce que', or by using question marks in writing.

💡Open questions require interrogative words such as 'pourquoi' (why), 'comment' (how), 'où' (where), and 'quel' (which).

🎯In open questions, the interrogative word is usually placed at the beginning of the sentence.

📝Using 'quoi' or 'qu'est-ce que' can also mean 'what' in French, depending on the context.

What are the different types of questions in French?

—There are two types of questions in French: yes/no questions and open questions.

How can I form yes/no questions in French?

—Yes/no questions in French can be formed using inversion, the expression 'Est-ce que', or by using question marks in writing.

What are interrogative words in French?

—Interrogative words in French include 'pourquoi' (why), 'comment' (how), 'où' (where), and 'quel' (which).

Where should interrogative words be placed in open questions?

—In open questions, the interrogative word is usually placed at the beginning of the sentence.

What is the difference between 'quoi' and 'qu'est-ce que'?

—'Quoi' and 'qu'est-ce que' can both mean 'what' in French, depending on the context.

01:08In this video, the host introduces the topic of asking questions in French and its importance for learners.

01:40The host explains the three methods of asking yes/no questions in French: inversion, using the expression 'Est-ce que', and writing with question marks.

02:38The different translations of 'what' in French are discussed, including 'quoi', 'qu'est-ce que', and 'quel'.

03:34The host demonstrates how to ask open questions in French using interrogative words.

05:20The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to ask any remaining questions in the comment section.