A1 Expression Formal

D'où venez-vous ?

Where are you from?

Significado

A question to ask about someone's origin.

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Contexto cultural

In France, asking about origin is a standard way to start a conversation, but avoid asking about religion or politics immediately. In Quebec, you might hear 'Tu viens d'où ?' more often, even in semi-formal settings.

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The 'D'' rule

Always use 'D'' before 'où' because 'où' starts with a vowel.

Significado

A question to ask about someone's origin.

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The 'D'' rule

Always use 'D'' before 'où' because 'où' starts with a vowel.

Teste-se

Select the formal version.

Which is correct?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: D'où venez-vous ?

This uses the formal 'vous' and correct inversion.

Fill in the missing word.

____ venez-vous ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: D'où

You need 'from where' to ask about origin.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

2 exercicios
Select the formal version. Choose A1

Which is correct?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: D'où venez-vous ?

This uses the formal 'vous' and correct inversion.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

____ venez-vous ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: D'où

You need 'from where' to ask about origin.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

Yes, it is formal and polite.

This is the perfect question to start a conversation.

Frases relacionadas

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D'où viens-tu ?

similar

Where are you from? (informal)

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Où habitez-vous ?

similar

Where do you live?

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