How to Say ‘What are your hobbies?’ in French
Quels sont tes hobbies ?
kell sohn tay oh-bee
[kell sohn tay oh-bee]
💬 Usage Tip: More formal than simply 'Tes hobbies?' The structure 'Quels sont' is often used in more complete sentences.
🇫🇷 In France: In French bars, finding a shared hobby can be a great way to connect and suggest moving to a quieter spot for deeper conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
Quels sont
kell sohn
Words in this phrase
Quels
[kell]
What
Used to ask about information specifying something.
Quels sont tes hobbies pour le weekend ?
What are your hobbies for the weekend?
sont
[sohn]
are
Third person singular of 'be'. Used here in the sense of existence or state.
Quels sont tes hobbies en été ?
What are your hobbies in summer?
Tes hobbies ?
tay oh-bee
Words in this phrase
tes
[tay]
your
Possessive form used to inquire about the listener's belongings or interests.
Quels sont tes hobbies si tu as du temps libre ?
What are your hobbies if you have free time?
hobbies
[oh-bee]
hobbies
Activities done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
Quels sont tes hobbies parmi ceux que tu as essayés ?
What are your hobbies among those you have tried?
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