“Question” in French

The word for “question” in French is:

question

(feminine noun)

Pronounced: [kɛs.tjɔ̃]

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Gender and Article

• la question – the question

• une question – a question

• des questions – questions (plural)

Example:
J’ai une question pour toi.
I have a question for you.

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Common Verbs with question

• poser une question – to ask a question

• répondre à une question – to answer a question

• éviter une question – to avoid a question

• formuler une question – to phrase a question

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Common Phrases

• Bonne question ! – Good question!

• Tu as une question ? – Do you have a question?

• Questions fréquentes – Frequently asked questions

• C’est une question importante. – It’s an important question.

• Pas de questions ? – No questions?

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Related Vocabulary

• réponse – answer

• interrogation – questioning / exam

• oral – oral exam or speaking test

• demander – to ask

• curiosité – curiosity

• doute – doubt

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10 usage examples with translations

1. Je n’ai pas compris la question.
   I didn’t understand the question.

2. Puis-je poser une question ?
   May I ask a question?

3. Les élèves posent beaucoup de questions.
   The students ask a lot of questions.

4. La question était difficile.
   The question was difficult.

5. Il a répondu à toutes les questions.
   He answered all the questions.

6. C’est une bonne question, merci.
   That’s a good question, thank you.

7. Elle évite toujours les questions personnelles.
   She always avoids personal questions.

8. Ils ont posé des questions intéressantes.
   They asked interesting questions.

9. Quelle est la question suivante ?
   What’s the next question?

10. Je me pose la même question.
    I’m asking myself the same question.