How to Say ‘What did you’ in French
Qu'as-tu
kuh ah tyu
[kuh ah tyu]
💬 Usage Tip: This structure is used to form questions in past tense.
🇫🇷 In France: In formal settings, you would use 'Qu'avez-vous', addressing 'vous' for politeness.
Phrase Breakdown
Qu'
[kuh]
What
Used to ask about an action or object.
Qu'as-tu prévu pour le dîner ce soir ?
What have you planned for dinner tonight?
as
[ah]
have
Second person singular present of 'to have'.
Qu'as-tu prévu pour le dîner ?
What have you planned for dinner?
tu
[tyu]
you
Used to refer to the person being addressed.
Qu'as-tu préparé pour le déjeuner ?
What did you prepare for lunch?
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