Quand es-tu libre
When are you free
Language note: Note the informal use of 'tu,' which is common among friends.
Culture note: French people often plan activities in advance; asking about someone's schedule is common before proposing a plan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quand
[kahn]
when
Question word used to ask about time. Often starts a question: “Quand… ?”.
Quand tu as commencé cet anime ?
When did you start this anime?
es
[eh]
are (you)
Form of “être” (to be). In “es-tu…”, it’s inversion for questions in a more formal/standard style.
Tu es accro à cet anime, non ?
You’re hooked on this anime, right?
tu
[too]
you
Subject pronoun “you” (singular/informal). In inverted questions: “es-tu…”.
Tu regardes quel anime en ce moment ?
Which anime are you watching right now?
libre
[LEE-bruh]
free / available
Means available (time-wise). Used to plan: “être libre” = to be free/available.
Je suis libre ce soir pour regarder un épisode.
I’m free tonight to watch an episode.
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