How to say "what is this?" in French?

In French "what is this?" translates to  Qu'est-ce que c'est? 

Transliteration: kest kuh say?

🇫🇷 Qu'est-ce que c'est? C'est un livre.

🗣️ kest kuh say? say uhn leevruh.

🇺🇸 What is this? It's a book.



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French

Native speakers
77M 🗣️
Official language in
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Active vocabulary
20k-30k 📚
Difficulty
medium 🤔
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Italian, Spanish
⏳ Avg. time to basics
600-750 hours ⏳

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Learning French offers broad cultural, academic, and professional benefits. As an official language in multiple international bodies like the UN and EU, it opens up career opportunities in diplomacy, international relations, and business. Around 1,500-2,000 vocabulary words are needed for basic conversational fluency. For English speakers, achieving general proficiency could take approximately 600-750 hours. Basic French grammar, including verb conjugations, tenses, and the use of articles (le, la, les), can be learned within a few months. While French grammar can be intricate, mastering it enhances clarity and enables deeper engagement with French-speaking cultures.



Frequently Asked Questions

How to say "what is this?" in French?

You can use the word "Qu'est-ce que c'est?" which translates to "What is this?".

How to pronounce "Qu'est-ce que c'est?" (what is this?) in French?

The word "Qu'est-ce que c'est?" is pronounced as "kest kuh say?".

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