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"I have a question" in French: j'ai une question
j'ai une question
I have a question in French is j'ai une question. Soft way to interrupt a teacher or meeting. Une question is feminine.
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How to pronounce j'ai une question
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zhay ewn kess-TYOHN
/ʒe yn kɛs.tjɔ̃/
J'ai: zhay. Une: ewn. Question: kess-TYOHN. Soft rising or flat polite tone.
"I have a question" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| j'ai une question | I have a question Default. | Default. |
| j'ai une question, s'il vous plaît | I have a question, please Extra polite. | Extra polite. |
| petite question | quick question Softer. | Softer. |
| poser une question | to ask a question Verb pattern. | Verb pattern. |
How to use j'ai une question in real life
- 1Classroom
Monsieur — j'ai une question.
Sir—I have a question.
Full phrase.
- 2Work meeting
Avant de continuer, j'ai une question.
Before we continue, I have a question.
Timing.
- 3Shop counter
Désolé, j'ai une question sur le retour.
Sorry, I have a question about returns.
Topic added.
Mistakes English speakers make with j'ai une question
Incorrect: J'ai un question.
Correct: J'ai une question.
Question is feminine: une.
Incorrect: J'ai une question mark English.
Correct: J'ai une question.
Use the French noun.
Good to know
J'ai une question is a respectful hand-raise in speech. In shops it softens interruptions. Follow quickly with the actual question so staff aren't left waiting.
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Tu as suivi ?
Did you follow?
You
Pas tout — j'ai une question.
Not everything—I have a question.
ChatPal
Moi aussi j'ai une question sur le passé composé.
I also have a question about the passé composé.
You
On demande après l'exo.
We'll ask after the exercise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I have a question" in French
How do you say I have a question in French?
J'ai une question.
Is question feminine?
Yes: une question.
More polite?
J'ai une question, s'il vous plaît.
How do you pronounce question?
kess-TYOHN.
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