French · Greetings & Essentials
"How old are you?" in French: Tu as quel âge ?
Tu as quel âge ?
Note: formal: Quel âge avez-vous ?
How old are you in French is Tu as quel âge ? with tu. Formal speech uses Quel âge avez-vous ? Answer with J'ai … ans.
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How to pronounce Tu as quel âge ?
Say it
tew ah kel AHZH
/ty a kɛl aʒ/
tew ah kel AHZH. Âge is AHZH with a soft zh. Rise at the end for the question.
"How old are you?" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Tu as quel âge ? | How old are you? Default casual. | Default casual. |
| Quel âge tu as ? | How old are you? Same meaning, different order. | Same meaning, different order. |
| Quel âge avez-vous ? | How old are you? (formal) Vous form. | Vous form. |
| Tu as quel âge déjà ? | How old are you again? Reminder. | Reminder. |
How to use Tu as quel âge ? in real life
- 1New classmate
Au fait, tu as quel âge ?
By the way, how old are you?
Casual ask.
- 2Form help
Pour la fiche : tu as quel âge ?
For the form: how old are you?
Admin.
- 3Friendly chat
Dis, tu as quel âge, si ce n'est pas indiscret ?
Say, how old are you, if that's not rude?
Softened ask.
Mistakes English speakers make with Tu as quel âge ?
Incorrect: Quel âge es-tu ?
Correct: Tu as quel âge ? / Quel âge as-tu ?
Ages use avoir: tu as … ans.
Incorrect: How old are you ? left in English.
Correct: Tu as quel âge ?
Use the French phrase.
Good to know
Asking age can feel personal with adults; soften it or skip it. With kids and teens, Tu as quel âge ? is normal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Filling a sports club form
ChatPal
Tu as quel âge ?
How old are you?
You
J'ai vingt-deux ans. Et toi, tu as quel âge ?
I'm twenty-two. And you, how old are you?
ChatPal
Vingt-quatre.
Twenty-four.
You
OK, je coche la case.
OK, I'll tick the box.
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FAQ
Common questions about "How old are you?" in French
How do you say how old are you in French?
Tu as quel âge ?
What is the formal version?
Quel âge avez-vous ?
How do you answer?
J'ai … ans.
Why not être?
French ages use avoir, not être.
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