A2 Expression 중립

Quel âge as-tu/avez-vous ?

How old are you?

Asking for someone's age (informal/formal).

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문화적 배경

Asking age is often considered personal. It's better to wait for someone to mention it or use the birth year trick. Age is highly respected. Asking an elder's age is a way to acknowledge their status as a 'sage' (wise person). The 'tu' form is used much more freely. You might hear 'Quel âge t'as ?' even from people you've just met. Similar to France, but the atmosphere can be slightly more relaxed in social gatherings.

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The 'Être' Trap

Never say 'Je suis 20'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'J'ai'.

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The 'Ans' Rule

Always include the word 'ans' at the end of your answer. 'J'ai 20' is incorrect; 'J'ai 20 ans' is perfect.

Asking for someone's age (informal/formal).

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The 'Être' Trap

Never say 'Je suis 20'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'J'ai'.

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The 'Ans' Rule

Always include the word 'ans' at the end of your answer. 'J'ai 20' is incorrect; 'J'ai 20 ans' is perfect.

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Polite Inversion

When asking an adult, 'Quel âge avez-vous ?' is much more polite than 'Vous avez quel âge ?'.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct verb to complete the question.

Quel âge _____-tu ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: as

You must use the verb 'avoir' conjugated for 'tu', which is 'as'.

Fill in the missing word in this formal question.

Quel ____ avez-vous ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: âge

The noun 'âge' is required to complete the phrase 'What age do you have?'.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.

Léo: Salut ! Quel âge as-tu ? Marc: ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'ai dix ans.

In French, you answer with 'J'ai' (I have) followed by the number and 'ans'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Phrase: 'Quel âge avez-vous ?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Talking to a police officer

'Avez-vous' is the formal form, used with strangers or officials.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Avoir vs Être

French (Avoir)
J'ai 20 ans I have 20 years
English (To Be)
I am 20 I am 20

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct verb to complete the question. Choose A1

Quel âge _____-tu ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: as

You must use the verb 'avoir' conjugated for 'tu', which is 'as'.

Fill in the missing word in this formal question. Fill Blank A1

Quel ____ avez-vous ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: âge

The noun 'âge' is required to complete the phrase 'What age do you have?'.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion A2

Léo: Salut ! Quel âge as-tu ? Marc: ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: J'ai dix ans.

In French, you answer with 'J'ai' (I have) followed by the number and 'ans'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Phrase: 'Quel âge avez-vous ?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Talking to a police officer

'Avez-vous' is the formal form, used with strangers or officials.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It can be, especially with adults you don't know well. It's safer to wait for them to mention it.

Because French views age as something you possess (years accumulated) rather than a state of being.

Yes, it's correct but less common in spoken conversation than 'Quel âge as-tu?'.

You would say 'Quels âges avez-vous ?', but usually, you'd ask individuals one by one.

'T'as quel âge ?' is the most casual version used among friends.

Yes, in written French, inverted questions always require a hyphen.

You say 'Quel âge a-t-il ?'. Note the extra 't' for pronunciation.

You can say 'C'est un secret !' or 'Ça ne se demande pas !' (jokingly).

It is masculine: 'un âge', 'quel âge'.

Usually, for objects, we ask 'De quand date... ?' or 'Quel âge a ce... ?'.

관련 표현

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J'ai ... ans

builds on

I am ... years old

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Quel est votre âge ?

similar

What is your age?

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Être majeur

specialized form

To be of legal age

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Prendre de l'âge

similar

To get older

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