How to Say ‘What kind?’ in French
Quel genre?
kel ZHANR (like “zhawnr”)
[kel ZHANR (like “zhawnr”)]
💬 Usage Tip: A common way to inquire about preferences or categories.
🇫🇷 In France: Understanding different genres is key to discussing arts and media in France.
Phrase Breakdown
Quel
[kel]
Which / What
Introduces a question; here it’s paired with “genre” to ask about someone’s preferred category.
Quel genre d’anime tu préfères, action ou aventure ?
What genre of anime do you prefer, action or adventure?
genre
[ZHANR (like “zhawnr”)]
genre
The category/type of anime being discussed (action, adventure, sci-fi, etc.).
Quel genre d’anime te captive le plus ?
Which genre of anime captivates you the most?
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