How to Say ‘What is the message of your work?’ in French
Quel est le message de votre travail ?
kel ay luh may-sahzh duh voh-truh trah-vy
[kel ay luh may-sahzh duh voh-truh trah-vy]
💬 Usage Tip: A classic jury question. Prepare a short answer first, then a deeper one if needed.
🇫🇷 In France: French juries often test both clarity and reflection: what you say, and how precisely you say it.
Phrase Breakdown
Quel est
kel ay
What is
Used at the start of a question asking for information.
Quel est votre nom ?
What is your name?
Words in this phrase
Quel
[kel]
what; which
An interrogative word used to ask for clarification or meaning.
Quel sert à demander l'idée principale d'une œuvre.
'Quel' is used to ask for the main idea of an artwork.
est
[ay]
is
A form of the verb être meaning is.
est pose ici une question sur l'intention artistique.
'est' here asks a question about artistic intention.
Le message
luh may-sahzh
The message
Refers to the idea, meaning, or point behind something.
Quel est le message du film ?
What is the message of the film?
Words in this phrase
le
[luh]
the
A masculine singular definite article used before a masculine noun.
le introduit le mot message.
'le' introduces the word message.
message
[may-sahzh]
message
A noun meaning the central idea, intention, or meaning communicated by the artwork.
Le message de cette image est l'unité familiale.
The message of this image is family unity.
De votre travail ?
duh voh-truh trah-vy
Of your work?
Refers to the person's artwork or professional work.
Quel est le sens de votre travail ?
What is the meaning of your work?
Words in this phrase
de
[duh]
of; about
A linking preposition used to connect one noun to another.
de relie message et travail.
'de' links message and work.
votre
[voh-truh]
your
A possessive adjective meaning your.
votre désigne l'œuvre de la personne interrogée.
'votre' refers to the work of the person being asked.
travail
[trah-vy]
work
A noun meaning work, piece, or artistic project.
travail peut désigner un tableau, une photo ou une installation.
'travail' can refer to a painting, a photo, or an installation.
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