est-ce que

est-ce que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
a. to do (auxiliary verb)
Est-ce que tu as des frères et sœurs ?Do you have any siblings?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Est-ce que le plombier a réparé l'évier ?Has the plumber fixed the sink?
Est-ce que le train est à l'heure ?Is the train on time?
a. to do (auxiliary verb)
Quand est-ce que les élèves ont passé l'examen ?When did the students take the exam?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Où est-ce que tu as mis mes clés ?Where have you put my keys?
Pourquoi est-ce que tu étais en colère tout à l'heure ?Why were you angry earlier?
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