Est-ce que la montre a pris des chocs?
Has the watch taken any hits?
Language note: Direct inquiry about physical condition.
Culture note: Assessing impact is a standard procedure for luxury items.
Context: The assistant asks if the watch has suffered any shocks or damage.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Est
[eh]
Is
Used to form questions about the existence or condition of something.
Est-ce que la montre a bien fonctionné?
Has the watch functioned well?
-ce
[suh]
it
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
C'est une montre de qualité.
It is a quality watch.
que
[kuh]
that
Introduces a subordinate clause.
Que la montre soit en panne.
That the watch is out of order.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article, referring to a specific watch.
La montre a été réparée.
The watch has been repaired.
montre
[mohn-truh]
watch
A small personal timepiece meant to be worn on the wrist.
La montre est élégante.
The watch is elegant.
a
[ah]
has
Indicates possession of something.
A été utile.
Has been useful.
pris
[pree]
taken
Completed action of taking.
Pris des risques.
Taken risks.
des
[day]
any
Used to refer to an unspecified number or amount.
Pris des précautions.
Taken precautions.
chocs
[shawk]
shocks
A sudden and violent impact.
Des chocs fréquents pendant le voyage.
Frequent shocks during the trip.
Phrase Parts
Est-ce que
La montre
A pris des chocs?
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