Quand es-tu libre pour ça ?
When are you free for that?
Language note: Notice the structure of the question, similar to English, which helps in remembering.
Culture note: Asking about availability can lead to fun get-togethers, like watching anime with friends.
Context: Ask when your friend is available to watch the anime.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quand
[kahn]
when
Question word asking about time; here it begins a scheduling question.
Quand on le regarde ensemble ?
When are we watching it together?
es
[eh]
are (you)
“es” from “être” (to be). With inversion: “es-tu” = “are you”.
Tu es motivé pour commencer une nouvelle série ?
Are you motivated to start a new series?
tu
[too]
you
Subject pronoun “you”. Inverted question form follows the verb: “es-tu”.
Tu veux regarder ça ce weekend ?
Do you want to watch that this weekend?
libre
[LEE-bruh]
free / available
Available (not busy). Used to coordinate plans.
Je suis libre dimanche après-midi.
I’m free Sunday afternoon.
pour
[poor]
for
Preposition introducing the purpose: free “for that”.
Je suis dispo pour regarder un épisode après le dîner.
I’m available to watch an episode after dinner.
ça
[sah]
that / this (informal)
Refers back to an activity already mentioned; “pour ça” = “for that”.
Pour ça, il faut au moins deux heures.
For that, you need at least two hours.
Phrase Parts
Quand es-tu
When are you
Asking for a specific time concerning something.
Quand es-tu prêt ?
When are you ready?
libre pour ça
free for that
Referring to someone's availability for a specific event or action.
Es-tu libre pour ça demain ?
Are you free for that tomorrow?
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