French Conversation · Level 12
90 words
French word
question
Pronunciation
IPA/kɛstjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounquestion
Example
J'ai une question.
I have a question.
More examples
Lors de la réunion, elle a posé une question pertinente.
At the meeting, she asked a pertinent question.
Core concept
A question mark hanging over a matter while an answer is sought.
Common phrases
poser une question
ask a question
répondre à une question
answer a question
une question pertinente
a pertinent question
Similar words
demande: Words or a sentence asking someone to do something.
Definition in French
Point d'incertitude exprimé par une phrase ou une demande, destiné à obtenir une explication ou une réponse.
Word origin
The Latin source quaestio names an inquiry or investigation, which explains French question's use for both a request for information and a matter at issue.
Usage tips
- Question is feminine: une question, cette question, and quelle question.
Other meanings
- issuenoun
Opposites
- réponseanswernoun
Related words
- questionnerquestionverb
- questionnairequestionnairenoun
- questionnementquestioningnoun