How to Say ‘What is the difference’ in French
Quelle est la différence
💬 Usage Tip: Used to inquire details further.
🇫🇷 In France: Useful when exploring French menus or products.
Phrase Breakdown
Quelle
Est
La différence
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quelle
[kell]
What
Used to ask for information about someone or something.
Quelle est la couleur de ce pull?
What is the color of this sweater?
est
[ehst]
is
Third person singular form of 'to be'.
C'est mon ami.
He is my friend.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article for feminine singular nouns.
La voiture est rouge.
The car is red.
différence
[dee-feh-rahnss]
difference
The way in which two or more things are not alike.
La différence entre un espresso et un cappuccino.
The difference between an espresso and a cappuccino.
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