How to Say ‘What are’ in French
Quels sont
kel sohn
[kel sohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Plural form used with multiple objects.
🇫🇷 In France: A starting point for questions that involve lists or options.
Phrase Breakdown
Quels
[kel]
What
Used in questions to elicit information.
Quels sont les horaires du train ?
What are the train times?
sont
[sohn]
are
Second person singular present form of 'be', expressing ongoing state or condition.
Quels sont vos plans pour ce soir ?
What are your plans for this evening?
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