Qu'est-ce que
What
Language note: Often used to start a question.
Culture note: A key question phrase to learn for inquiries.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qu'
[k]
What
A phrase used to form questions.
Qu'est-ce que tu fais?
What are you doing?
est
[ay]
is
Indicates existence or state in questions.
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
What is it?
-ce
[s]
this
Used for asking about something specific or definite.
Qu'est-ce que cela signifie?
What does that mean?
que
[kuh]
that
Used to specify what is being referred to.
Qu'est-ce que tu penses?
What do you think?
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