Qu'est-ce qui t'amène aujourd'hui ?
What brings you here today?
Language note: Good ice-breaker to start a conversation.
Culture note: Shows interest in the purpose of the visit, showing you care.
Context: Curious about your visit, they ask what brings you today.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qu'
[k]
What
Inquiring about something specific.
Qu'est-ce qui t'amène aujourd'hui ?
What brings you today?
est
[ɛ]
is
A form of 'to be'.
Qu'est-ce qui est là ?
What is there?
-ce
[-s]
this
Used for emphasis or explanation.
Qu'est-ce qui passe ?
What is going on?
qui
[ki]
that
Indicating the person or thing just mentioned.
C'est qui ?
Who is it?
t'
[t]
you
The person or people being addressed.
T'amène-tu de bonnes nouvelles ?
Do you bring good news?
amène
[amɛn]
bring
To carry or cause to be present.
Qu'est-ce qui t'amène ici ?
What brings you here?
aujourd'hui
[oʒuʁdɥi]
today
On or in the course of this present day.
Que fais-tu aujourd'hui ?
What are you doing today?
Phrase Parts
Qu'est-ce qui
T'amène
Aujourd'hui
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