Que faites-vous?
What do you do?
Language note: Standard question about occupation.
Culture note: Asking this can lead to engaging conversations about one's career and hobbies.
Context: Turn the question back to them after they have answered.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Que
[kuh]
What
Used to asking for information specifying something.
Que question lors d'un entretien : Que faites-vous?
What question in an interview: What do you do?
faites
[fet]
do
A form of doing an action, indicating work or activity.
Dans un contexte professionnel, on demande souvent: Que faites-vous en ce moment?
In a professional context, we often ask: What are you doing at the moment?
-vous
[voo]
you
Referring to the person or people someone is addressing.
Dans une présentation, on pourrait dire : Que faites-vous dans votre carrière?
In a presentation, one could say: What do you do in your career?
Phrase Parts
Que
Faites-vous?
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