Poser des Questions: Do et Does (Questions au Présent Simple)
conversations en utilisant do et does pour parler habitudes et vérifier faits.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'Do' or 'Does' at the start of a sentence to turn a statement into a question.
- Use 'Do' for I, you, we, and they. Example: 'Do you like coffee?'
- Use 'Does' for he, she, and it. Example: 'Does she like coffee?'
- When using 'Does', the main verb loses its 's'. Example: 'Does he work?' (not works).
Overview
You like coffee? avec une intonation montante ? Eh bien, en anglais, nous adorons nos petits assistants. Ces assistants sont appelés verbes auxiliaires.do et does. Ils agissent comme les clés qui déverrouillent la porte de la question. Sans eux, votre phrase n'est qu'une simple affirmation.do et does comme le signal de question pour votre interlocuteur. Ils disent à votre ami : Hé, je pose une question !dès le début.
How This Grammar Works
do et does pour poser des questions sur les habitudes, les faits ou les vérités générales. La plupart des verbes anglais sont un peu paresseux. Ils ne peuvent pas former de questions seuls.do ou does pour faire le gros du travail. Lorsque vous utilisez ces auxiliaires, ils prennent tout le poids grammatical. Cela signifie que le verbe principal peut rester tranquillement à sa forme de base.He likes Netflix. Mais dans une question, le s saute de likes vers do, le transformant en does. Ainsi, cela devient Does he like Netflix?. Vous voyez comment like a perdu son s ?does lui avait volé son sac à dos.
Formation Pattern
Do ou Does.
-s, pas de -ing).
When To Use It
Do you work well in teams?.Do you listen to Billie Eilish?. C'est parfait pour découvrir si quelqu'un a une habitude spécifique.
Common Mistakes
Double S. On dit souvent Does he likes pizza?. C'est faux ! Rappelez-vous que does a déjà le s. Une autre erreur courante est d'oublier complètement l'auxiliaire. You speak English? passe par SMS, mais dans une vraie conversation, cela semble inachevé.Contrast With Similar Patterns
to be (am/is/are). On utilise Are you...? pour des descriptions, comme Are you tired?. On utilise Do you...? pour des actions. Vous ne diriez pas Do you tired?.Quick FAQ
do avec he ou she ?R: Non, he, she et it exigent toujours does.
R: Utilisez Yes, I do ou No, I don't.
3. Present Simple Question Formation
| Auxiliary | Subject | Main Verb (Base) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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Do
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I
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work
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Do I work?
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Do
|
you
|
work
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Do you work?
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|
Does
|
he
|
work
|
Does he work?
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|
Does
|
she
|
work
|
Does she work?
|
|
Does
|
it
|
work
|
Does it work?
|
|
Do
|
we
|
work
|
Do we work?
|
|
Do
|
they
|
work
|
Do they work?
|
Short Answers
| Subject | Affirmative Answer | Negative Answer |
|---|---|---|
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I
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Yes, I do.
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No, I don't.
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you
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Yes, you do.
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No, you don't.
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he/she/it
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Yes, he does.
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No, he doesn't.
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we
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Yes, we do.
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No, we don't.
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they
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Yes, they do.
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No, they don't.
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Meanings
The auxiliary verbs 'do' and 'does' act as 'helpers' to form questions in the Present Simple tense for all verbs except 'be' and modal verbs.
Yes/No Questions
Asking for a simple confirmation or denial of a fact or habit.
“Do you smoke?”
“Does it rain often here?”
Information Questions (Wh-)
Using 'do/does' after a question word like Where, When, or Why.
“Where do you live?”
“What does she do for a living?”
Emphatic Questions
Using 'do' in a question to show surprise or to clarify a previous statement.
“Do you really think so?”
“Does he actually live there?”
Reference Table
| Sujet | Verbe auxiliaire | Verbe principal (forme de base) | Exemple de question |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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Do
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study
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Do I study enough?
|
|
You
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Do
|
like
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Do you like pizza?
|
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We
|
Do
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live
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Do we live far?
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They
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Do
|
speak
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Do they speak Spanish?
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He
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Does
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work
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Does he work here?
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|
She
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Does
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play
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Does she play guitar?
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It
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Does
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rain
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Does it rain often?
|
Spectre de formalité
Do you wish to dine now? (Mealtime)
Do you want to eat? (Mealtime)
Do you wanna grab a bite? (Mealtime)
You hungry? (Mealtime)
Poser des questions simples avec Do/Does
Utilisation de 'Do'
- I Do I need to go?
- You Do you like pizza?
- We Do we have time?
- They Do they live here?
Utilisation de 'Does'
- He Does he work?
- She Does she study?
- It Does it matter?
Règle clé
- Forme de base du verbe After 'do/does', main verb is always simple (e.g., 'work', not 'works').
- Pas de 'To Be' Don't use 'do/does' with 'am/is/are' (e.g., 'Are you happy?').
Do vs. Does : Qui obtient quoi ?
Construire une question au présent simple
Le verbe principal est-il 'to be' (am/is/are) ?
Le sujet est-il 'I', 'you', 'we' ou 'they' (ou un nom pluriel) ?
Le sujet est-il 'he', 'she' ou 'it' (ou un nom singulier) ?
Après 'Do/Does' + Sujet, quelle est la forme du verbe principal ?
Quand utiliser les questions Do/Does
Habitudes et routines
- • Do you wake up early?
- • Does he exercise daily?
- • Do they eat breakfast together?
Faits généraux
- • Does water boil at 100°C?
- • Do birds fly south in winter?
- • Does your company have a dress code?
Préférences et opinions
- • Do you prefer tea or coffee?
- • Does she like this song?
- • Do they think it's a good idea?
Exemples par niveau
Do you like apples?
Do you like apples?
Does he play football?
Does he play football?
Do they live here?
Do they live here?
Does she have a cat?
Does she have a cat?
Where do you work?
Where do you work?
Does your brother speak English?
Does your brother speak English?
Do we need to buy milk?
Do we need to buy milk?
What time does the bus arrive?
What time does the bus arrive?
How often do you go to the gym?
How often do you go to the gym?
Does it take a long time to learn?
Does it take a long time to learn?
Do you think it will rain later?
Do you think it will rain later?
Why does he always complain?
Why does he always complain?
Do you happen to know where the bank is?
Do you happen to know where the bank is?
Does this price include the service charge?
Does this price include the service charge?
Do you ever wonder what happened to him?
Do you ever wonder what happened to him?
How much does it matter in the long run?
How much does it matter in the long run?
Do you not find his behavior a bit odd?
Do you not find his behavior a bit odd?
Does it follow that we must change the plan?
Does it follow that we must change the plan?
To what extent do you agree with this?
To what extent do you agree with this?
Do you really mean to suggest he lied?
Do you really mean to suggest he lied?
Does there exist a solution to this problem?
Does there exist a solution to this problem?
Do you but realize the gravity of the situation?
Do you but realize the gravity of the situation?
How do you reconcile these two viewpoints?
How do you reconcile these two viewpoints?
Does it not strike you as somewhat hypocritical?
Does it not strike you as somewhat hypocritical?
Facile à confondre
Learners often use 'do' with adjectives or 'be' with verbs.
Learners try to use 'do' when 'Who' or 'What' is the subject.
Mixing 'Have you...?' with 'Do you have...?'
Erreurs courantes
Does he likes coffee?
Does he like coffee?
Do she live here?
Does she live here?
You do like coffee?
Do you like coffee?
Do you are a student?
Are you a student?
Where he does live?
Where does he live?
Who do lives here?
Who lives here?
Do you not think it's strange?
Don't you think it's strange?
Structures de phrases
Do you ___?
Does he/she ___?
Where do you ___?
What time does the ___ ___?
Real World Usage
Do u want to hang out?
Does this role require travel?
Do you have any vegetarian options?
Does this bus go to the museum?
Do you guys like my new hair?
Does it hurt when I press here?
La règle de la forme de base du verbe
Does he work here?
Évite la confusion avec 'To Be'
Are you happy? et non Do you are happy?. C'est une erreur de débutant très courante !
Les réponses courtes sont tes amies
Yes, I do. / "No, I don't. ou Yes, she does.« / »No, she doesn't." rendra ton anglais beaucoup plus naturel et fluide. Elles sont rapides, polies et très courantes dans la conversation de tous les jours. N'aie pas toujours l'impression de devoir faire une phrase complète ! Do you like coffee? Yes, I do.
L'intonation compte
Do you like pizza?avec une légère montée de ton à la fin.
Pense au 'S' pour 'Does'
Does she speak French?
Smart Tips
Stop! Remember the 'S' is a traveler. It moved from 'like' to 'do' to make 'does'. It can't be in two places.
Look for an action. If there's an action (run, eat, think), use 'Do'. If not, use 'Are'.
Echo the auxiliary. If the question starts with 'Do', answer with 'do'. If it starts with 'Does', answer with 'does'.
Always use 'Do you have' instead of 'Have you'. It works in every English-speaking country.
Prononciation
Reduction of 'Do you'
In fast speech, 'Do you' often sounds like 'D'ya' or 'Dju'.
Does he/she reduction
The 'h' in 'he' or 'she' is often dropped. 'Does he' sounds like 'Duz-ee'.
Rising Intonation
Do you like it? ↗
Standard Yes/No questions usually end with a rising pitch.
Falling Intonation
Where do you live? ↘
Wh- questions usually end with a falling pitch.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
DO for the crew (I, you, we, they), DOES for the one (he, she, it).
Association visuelle
Imagine the letter 'S' jumping off the main verb (like 'plays') and landing on the word 'Do' to make it 'Does'. Once the 'S' has moved, it can't be in two places at once!
Rhyme
I, you, we, they — 'Do' is what we say. He, she, it — 'Does' is the perfect fit.
Story
The verb 'Do' is a helpful assistant. When a sentence wants to become a question, 'Do' steps in to help. But when 'He', 'She', or 'It' are around, they are very demanding, so 'Do' has to put on a special 'S' hat and become 'Does' to make them happy.
Word Web
Défi
Look at 5 objects around you. Ask a 'Does it...?' question for each one (e.g., 'Does it cost a lot?', 'Does it work with batteries?').
Notes culturelles
In very informal British English, you might hear 'Have you got...?' instead of 'Do you have...?' for possession.
Americans almost exclusively use 'Do you have...?' for possession in both formal and informal contexts.
You might hear 'Do y'all...?' when addressing a group of people.
The use of 'do' as an auxiliary (Do-support) emerged in Middle English but became standard in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Amorces de conversation
Do you like living in your city?
Does your best friend speak English?
What do you do on the weekends?
How do you feel about the weather today?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
___ your friends live nearby?
Find and fix the mistake:
Does he works on weekends?
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Traduis en anglais : 'Você gosta de aprender idiomas?'
Answer starts with: ["D...
Score: /4
Exercices pratiques
8 exercises___ she like chocolate?
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Do you has a car?
live / where / they / do / ?
A: ___ you speak English? B: Yes, I ___.
Pick the correct subject for 'Does ___ like tea?'
Statement: It rains a lot.
1. Do you like pizza? 2. Does he live here?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercises___ you usually drink tea or coffee in the morning?
Does the train leaves at 8 AM?
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Traduis en anglais : 'Ele trabalha em um banco?'
Arrange ces mots pour former une phrase :
Associe les sujets à la forme correcte :
___ your car use a lot of gas?
Do she likes classical music?
Choisis la phrase correcte :
Traduis en anglais : 'Eles falam inglês fluentemente?'
Arrange ces mots pour former une phrase :
Associe les parties de phrase correctes :
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
In very casual speech, yes (e.g., 'You like it?'), but in writing and formal speaking, you must use `do` or `does`.
Because `does` already shows the third-person 's'. The main verb must always return to its base form, which is `have`.
No. Never use `do` with `am`, `is`, or `are`. Say 'Are you okay?' not 'Do you be okay?'
`Do you have` is standard American English. `Have you got` is common in British English. Both mean the same thing.
If 'Who' is the subject, don't use 'do' (e.g., 'Who wants cake?'). If 'Who' is the object, use 'do' (e.g., 'Who do you like?').
Yes! We use `does` for `it` (the machine) and the base verb `work`.
No. Modal verbs like `can`, `should`, and `must` do not use `do`. Just say 'Can you help me?'
Instead of just saying 'Yes', we say 'Yes, I do' or 'Yes, she does'. It sounds more polite and natural.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
¿[Verb] [Subject]?
Spanish has no auxiliary 'helper' verb for questions.
Est-ce que...
French uses a fixed phrase rather than a conjugated auxiliary.
Verb-Subject Inversion
German moves the main verb; English keeps the main verb and adds 'do'.
...ka?
Japanese uses a suffix; English uses a prefix (auxiliary).
Hal...
Arabic 'Hal' is universal and doesn't conjugate for person.
...ma?
Chinese has no auxiliary verbs or conjugation.
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