Où est...?
Where is...?
Language note: Simply add your destination after 'est' to create your question.
Culture note: The French are known for helping tourists, so don't hesitate to ask!
Context: You arrive at the airport in France and realize you don't know where the exit is.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Où
[oo]
Where is
Used to ask for the location or whereabouts of something.
Pouvez-vous me dire où est le restaurant?
Can you tell me where the restaurant is?
est
[eh]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', used to describe the location or existence of something.
Où est la bibliothèque?
Where is the library?
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