Qu'est-ce qui
What
Language note: Builds curiosity when asking questions.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qu'
[k]
What
Used to ask for information about something.
Qu'est-ce qui se passe ?
What is happening?
est
[ɛ]
is
3rd person singular present of 'to be'.
C'est une belle journée.
It is a beautiful day.
-ce
[-s]
this
Used to specify a specific thing or situation.
Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
What is this?
qui
[ki]
that
Used to identify or specify a person or thing previously mentioned.
Qui est là ?
Who is there?
Phrase Parts
Qu'
keh
What
Used to start a question about something.
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
What is it?
est-ce
eh
is it
Part of a phrase that forms a question.
Est-ce possible?
Is it possible?
qui
kee
who/that/which
Refers to the subject doing the action.
Qui est là?
Who is there?
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