Hello Lauren ! C'est génial de voir les questions que vous vous posez en apprenant le Français. C'est vraiment interessant à lire pour une française native.👏
I love when even native speakers aren't sure why they're saying something! This is one of these structures you can't really understand until you've heard it a thousand times.
It does hold more meaning than you might think at first. First, it prompts that you're going to ask a question. It also feels a bit less direct, which might feel more appropriate for certain settings.
For example, if you're asking in a shop "do you have bread?", "vous avez du pain ?" would sound a little bit direct and unnatural, putting the emphasis on "vous" or "you". I would usually say "Est-ce que vous avez du pain ?".
Keep listening and you might start hearing it! Have fun learning French. 😊
I just came across "est-ce que" yesterday while reviewing flashcards,and its meaning provided was very vague. But your post really helps me understand it much better, btw I'm a complete beginner :)
Hello Lauren ! C'est génial de voir les questions que vous vous posez en apprenant le Français. C'est vraiment interessant à lire pour une française native.👏
Merci! I try my best 🥹
I love when even native speakers aren't sure why they're saying something! This is one of these structures you can't really understand until you've heard it a thousand times.
It does hold more meaning than you might think at first. First, it prompts that you're going to ask a question. It also feels a bit less direct, which might feel more appropriate for certain settings.
For example, if you're asking in a shop "do you have bread?", "vous avez du pain ?" would sound a little bit direct and unnatural, putting the emphasis on "vous" or "you". I would usually say "Est-ce que vous avez du pain ?".
Keep listening and you might start hearing it! Have fun learning French. 😊
Merci Lou! 'Est-ce que" was just a beginning haha Thank you for your encouragement and an extra explanation! Much appreciated
I just came across "est-ce que" yesterday while reviewing flashcards,and its meaning provided was very vague. But your post really helps me understand it much better, btw I'm a complete beginner :)
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Yes, it also took a while to understand. I am very glad it helped. Have fun learning !