Quelle est la date aujourd'hui ?
What is the date today?
Language note: To ask for a date, use 'Quelle' followed by 'est la date'.
Culture note: Understanding dates is crucial in France, where most events require planning. It's customary to be organized!
Context: Marie checks the calendar to understand the exact day and time.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quelle
[kell]
What
An interrogative pronoun used to ask for information about something.
Quelle est la couleur préférée ?
What is the favorite color?
est
[eh]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', used to describe or identify things.
Il est médecin.
He is a doctor.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used to specify a particular item known to the speaker.
La voiture est rouge.
The car is red.
date
[daht]
date
A day of the month or year as specified by a number.
La date d'aujourd'hui est importante.
Today's date is important.
aujourd'hui
[oh-zhoor-dwee]
today
The present day or date.
Aujourd'hui, il fait beau.
The weather is nice today.
Phrase Parts
Quelle
What
Used to ask for specific information.
Quelle couleur préfères-tu ?
What color do you prefer?
est
is
Third person singular form of 'être'.
C'est intéressant.
It is interesting.
la date
the date
Refers to a specific day identified by day/month/year.
La date de l'examen est fixée.
The date of the exam is set.
aujourd'hui
today
Refers to the current calendar day.
Aujourd'hui, nous avons une réunion.
Today, we have a meeting.
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