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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
b. qu'est-ce que (object of the verb)
What did Ron give you for your birthday?Qu’est-ce que Ron t'a offert pour ton anniversaire ?
c. qu'est-ce qui (subject of the verb)
What gave you that idea?Qu’est-ce qui vous a donné cette idée ?
2. (relative)
a. ce qui (subject of the verb)
The old man smoked what was left in his pipe.Le vieil homme fumait ce qui restait dans sa pipe.
b. ce que (object of the verb)
I'm excited to find out what Peyton will do next. Her career is taking off!J’ai hâte de découvrir ce que Peyton va faire ensuite. Sa carrière décolle !
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
5. (colloquial) (used to express surprise or outrage)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. quoi (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What? That can't be true!Quoi ? Cela ne peut pas être vrai !
6. (colloquial) (used to ask for something to be repeated)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. quoi (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
"What?" Daphne asked, leaning closer to hear Misha better.« Quoi ? » a demandé Daphne en se penchant vers Misha pour mieux l’entendre.
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