Meaning
Asking about the location or place of something.
Cultural Background
Asking 'Où' is often preceded by 'Excusez-moi' to be polite. In casual Quebecois, 'Où c'est qu'est...' is a common regionalism.
The Accent Rule
Always check for the accent. No accent = 'or'. Accent = 'where'.
Meaning
Asking about the location or place of something.
The Accent Rule
Always check for the accent. No accent = 'or'. Accent = 'where'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
____ est ton frère ?
You need the interrogative for place, which requires an accent.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises____ est ton frère ?
You need the interrogative for place, which requires an accent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIn very informal speech, yes, but it's better to put it at the start.
Related Phrases
D'où
specialized formFrom where
Par où
specialized formThrough where
