Combien de temps cela va-t-il prendre?
How long will it take?
Context: The customer asks how long the entire process will take.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Combien
[kõ-bjɛ̃]
How much
An inquiry about the quantity or extent of something.
Combien de temps durera la réparation?
How long will the repair take?
de
[də]
Of
Indicates belonging or relation.
Combien de pièces de rechange sont nécessaires?
How many replacement parts are needed?
temps
[tã]
Time
The measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.
Polir la montre prend du temps.
Polishing the watch takes time.
cela
[səla]
That
Refers to a specific thing already mentioned.
Cela va-t-il prendre longtemps pour arriver?
Will that take a long time to arrive?
va
[va]
Will
Used for future projection of actions.
La montre va-t-elle fonctionner après la réparation?
Will the watch work after the repair?
-t
[t]
It
Pronoun for objects and things.
Va-t-il bien s'ajuster sur votre poignet?
Will it fit well on your wrist?
-il
[il]
He
Pronoun used for males in subject positions.
Que va-t-il faire à propos de la montre?
What will he do about the watch?
prendre
[prãdr]
Take
To require a period for an action.
Cela va-t-il prendre toute la journée?
Will it take all day?
Phrase Parts
Combien de temps
Cela
Va-t-il prendre
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