Significado
To bring up a point for discussion.
Contexto cultural
In French corporate culture, 'soulever une question' is often a way to show you are paying attention. It is not seen as being negative, but as being 'rigoureux' (thorough). While 'soulever' is used, Quebecers also frequently use 'amener une question' or 'soumettre une question' in formal contexts, influenced slightly by English 'bring up'. In many West African French-speaking countries, formal language is highly valued in administration. 'Soulever une question' is a staple of official correspondence. Swiss French (Romand) uses 'soulever' in much the same way as France, particularly in the context of 'la démocratie directe' where citizens often raise questions about new laws.
Use it in your DELF exam
Using 'soulever une question' instead of 'poser une question' in your B2 writing exam will immediately signal to the examiner that you have a high-level command of collocations.
Don't overdo it
If you use this phrase for every small question, you will sound like you are trying too hard to be formal. Reserve it for points that actually matter.
Significado
To bring up a point for discussion.
Use it in your DELF exam
Using 'soulever une question' instead of 'poser une question' in your B2 writing exam will immediately signal to the examiner that you have a high-level command of collocations.
Don't overdo it
If you use this phrase for every small question, you will sound like you are trying too hard to be formal. Reserve it for points that actually matter.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'soulever'.
Pendant {la|f} réunion, j'ai _______ une question sur {le|m} nouveau projet.
The subject is 'je' and the tense is passé composé. The direct object 'une question' follows the verb, so no agreement is needed.
Which verb is most appropriate for a formal academic essay?
Cette étude _______ une question fondamentale sur {la|f} psychologie humaine.
'Soulève' is the most formal and appropriate choice for introducing a complex issue in an academic context.
Match the register with the correct sentence.
Registers: Formal, Neutral, Informal
'Soulever' is formal, 'poser' is neutral/informal, and 'poser question' is a common neutral idiom.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Nous avons terminé {la|f} présentation. B: Merci. Avant de partir, je voudrais _______ une question sur les délais.
In a professional context after a presentation, 'soulever une question' is very natural.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPendant {la|f} réunion, j'ai _______ une question sur {le|m} nouveau projet.
The subject is 'je' and the tense is passé composé. The direct object 'une question' follows the verb, so no agreement is needed.
Cette étude _______ une question fondamentale sur {la|f} psychologie humaine.
'Soulève' is the most formal and appropriate choice for introducing a complex issue in an academic context.
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'Soulever' is formal, 'poser' is neutral/informal, and 'poser question' is a common neutral idiom.
A: Nous avons terminé {la|f} présentation. B: Merci. Avant de partir, je voudrais _______ une question sur les délais.
In a professional context after a presentation, 'soulever une question' is very natural.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot exactly. 'Poser' is for any question. 'Soulever' is for raising an issue, a problem, or a point of debate. It's more formal and serious.
Yes! 'Soulever un problème' is very common and means to point out a difficulty.
Je soulève, tu soulèves, il soulève, nous soulevons, vous soulevez, ils soulèvent. Note the accent on the 'è' in the boot forms.
Rarely. It's mostly for work, school, or serious discussions. With friends, you'd just say 'J'ai une question'.
You could say 'éluder une question' (to avoid it) or 'résoudre une question' (to solve/settle it).
No, that's a common mistake. Always use 'soulever'.
No, not by itself. But if you say 'Il est important que je soulève une question', then yes, because of 'il est important que'.
Yes, very. You'll often see things like 'Cette loi soulève des questions'.
Yes, it's a great way to show you are a critical thinker. 'J'aimerais soulever une question sur l'organisation de l'équipe'.
'Soulever' implies there's a problem or a need for deep thought. 'Évoquer' just means to mention something briefly.
Frases relacionadas
Poser une question
similarTo ask a question.
Soulever un lièvre
idiomaticTo uncover a hidden problem or unexpected issue.
Éluder une question
contrastTo avoid or dodge a question.
Trancher une question
builds onTo decide or settle a question once and for all.
