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Brian E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

très au sérieux

Could someone comment on the function of “au” in “très au sérieux”? It is optional? In which other circumstances might we see a similar thing?

Asked 3 years ago

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Andrea N.B2Kwiziq community member

Use an indefinate article or not

My wife is a doctor: Can this be translated as 1) " Ma femme est une médecine . OR 2) Ma femme est médecin . Could you please let me know which one (if any) is correct, and an accompanying explanation would be appreciated. Thanks

Asked 6 years ago

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Tom G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Word for penalty kick

I thought "un tir au but" means a shot on goal, during regular play. Isn't a penalty kick supposed to be "un coup de pied de réparation"?

Asked 3 years ago

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Shrey R.A1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Re: À la salle de jeux vidéos (y versus en) [ Would like an answer from a Kwiziq Expert ]

Bonjour Madame Aurélie !

Thanks for designing this worksheet which was a brain -teaser indeed !

A question which I propose to ask you is regarding this sentence -

Tout ça pour en arriver là !

The English translation suggests “All that to get there !” But I want to ask what is the very need to use an adverbial pronoun en when the English can be interrupted without en ? Secondly , you specified in the English “ to get from there to there” . Does this play an important role in deciding the option between “y/en” as I answered “y” ?

Merci d’avance !

Bonne journée !

Asked 7 years ago

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Stuart C.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Merci pour cette dictée aujourd'hui

Je suis Robert! Aujourd'hui c'est mon dernier jour de travailler! This dictee was the perfect way for me to celebrate my retirement. Thanks for all you do and especially for this particular exercise!

Stuart

Asked 6 years ago

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STEPHEN W.C1Kwiziq community member

Tenir vs Garder

Could garder instead of tenir be used to "Keep a diary"

Asked 4 years ago

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Anita P.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Faire revenir

It’s the first time that I’ve come across « faire revenir » in culinary terms. Is it used over « faire dorer » for that manner of cooking or can either expression be used ?

Asked 2 years ago

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Shrey R.A1Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Doubt in Question Formation

Bonjour Madame Cécile,

If the sentence is given as " J'en ai acheté. "

Then, the question for this sentence would be as

1. Qu'as-tu acheté ? OR 2. As-tu acheté du pain ?

Madame , Please confirm which one of the following questions is correct.

Merci d'avance

Asked 7 years ago

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