How to Say ‘Does he have’ in French
A-t-il
ah t eel
[ah t eel]
💬 Usage Tip: This is inversion, a more formal way to ask a question. The -t- is added for smoother pronunciation.
🇫🇷 In France: In formal or careful French, especially in written or polite speech, inversion like a-t-il is very common.
Phrase Breakdown
A
[ah]
has
From avoir, used in inversion to ask a question.
A-t-il son livre avec lui ?
Does he have his book with him?
-t
[t]
linking sound
A written linking consonant added in inversion for pronunciation ease; it has no meaning by itself.
A-t-il une question à poser ?
Does he have a question to ask?
-il
[eel]
he
A subject pronoun used in inverted questions.
A-t-il terminé son travail ?
Has he finished his work?
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