How do you say "Are you coughing?" in French?

"Are you coughing?" in French is "Est-ce que vous toussez ?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Est-ce que vous toussez ?" mean in English?

"Est-ce que vous toussez ?" means "Are you coughing?" in English. Usage tip: Literally 'Do you cough?' but naturally means 'Are you coughing?' in context.

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How to Say ‘Are you coughing?’ in French

Est-ce que vous toussez ?

ehst suh kuh voo too-say

[ehst suh kuh voo too-say]

💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'Do you cough?' but naturally means 'Are you coughing?' in context.

🇫🇷 In France: Especially common during cold and flu season—or anytime respiratory symptoms are being checked.

Phrase Breakdown

Est-ce que vous

ehst suh kuh voo

Do you

A polite way to form a question addressed to 'you' (formal/plural).

Example

Est-ce que vous travaillez ?

Do you work?

Words in this phrase

Est

[ehst]

Part of the question formula est-ce que, used to introduce a yes/no question.

Example

Est-ce que vous toussez la nuit ?

Do you cough at night?

-ce

[suh]

this

Part of the fixed question expression est-ce que.

Example

Est-ce que vous avez de la fièvre ?

Do you have a fever?

que

[kuh]

that

In this structure, it helps build a standard yes/no question.

Example

Est-ce que vous êtes fatigué ?

Are you tired?

vous

[voo]

you

Formal or plural pronoun, common in medical situations.

Example

Est-ce que vous toussez souvent ?

Do you cough often?

toussez

[too-say]

cough

Verb tousser in the vous form, used here to ask if someone coughs.

Example

Est-ce que vous toussez le matin ?

Do you cough in the morning?

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