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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., il était une fois).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(salutation)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. Quoi de neuf ?
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Hey, dude. What's up?Hé, mec. Quoi de neuf ?
b. Ça va ?
Chloe, I haven't seen you in ages. What's up?Chloe, ça fait une éternité que je ne t'ai pas vue. Ça va ?
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to ask what is the matter)
a. Qu'est-ce qu'il y a ?
Are you OK? What's up?Ça va ? Qu'est-ce qu'il y a ?
b. Qu'est ce qui ne va pas ?
What's up? You look sad. - I'm just tired.Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ? Tu as l'air triste. - Je suis juste fatigué.
c. Qu'est-ce qui se passe ?
What's up? Why is everyone standing outside?Qu'est-ce qui se passe ? Pourquoi est-ce que tout le monde est dehors ?
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