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How to Say ‘What size?’ in French

Quelle taille ?

kel Tai-y

[kel Tai-y]

🇫🇷 In France: In a clothing shop, staff often ask this by itself after you pick an item. The short form sounds completely natural because the context is obvious.

Phrase Breakdown

Quelle

[kel]

which / what

An interrogative feminine singular form used before a feminine noun to ask which or what one.

Example

Quelle forme préfères-tu pour ce graphique ?

Which shape do you prefer for this chart?

taille

[Tai-y]

Size

Refers to how large or small something is.

Example

La taille du pull est parfaite.

The size of the sweater is perfect.

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