How do you say "What do you do" in French?

"What do you do" in French is "Qu’est-ce que vous faites". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘What do you do’ in French

Q: What does "Qu’est-ce que vous faites" mean in English?

"Qu’est-ce que vous faites" means "What do you do" in English. Usage tip: [Qu'est-ce que] is a very common way to ask [what] questions in everyday French. You can reuse the frame with another verb: [Qu'est-ce que vous aimez ?], [Qu'est-ce que vous cherchez ?].

Qu’est-ce que vous faites

k ay suh kuh voo fet

[k ay suh kuh voo fet]

💬 Usage Tip: [Qu'est-ce que] is a very common way to ask [what] questions in everyday French. You can reuse the frame with another verb: [Qu'est-ce que vous aimez ?], [Qu'est-ce que vous cherchez ?].

Phrase Breakdown

Qu’

[k]

what

Part of the question expression Qu’est-ce que, used to ask what.

Example

Qu’ est important ici ?

What is important here?

est

[ay]

Form of être used in expressions and questions.

Example

C’est simple, est clair.

It is simple, it is clear.

-ce

[suh]

this/it

In est-ce, this is part of a fixed question structure in French.

Example

Est-ce possible ?

Is it possible?

que

[kuh]

that

A common connector meaning that, which, or introducing a clause.

Example

Je pense que vous venez.

I think that you are coming.

vous

[voo]

you

The formal or plural subject pronoun you.

Example

Vous travaillez ici.

You work here.

faites

[fet]

do / are doing

Second person plural or formal form of faire in the present tense.

Example

Vous faites un bon travail.

You are doing a good job.

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