How does "Tu as un chat'' mean "You have a cat" and "Do you have a cat?" when spoken? Simply due to the raised pitch at the end?
how are they the same?
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Darrell B.Kwiziq community member
how are they the same?
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate avoir - je/tu/vous forms - in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"
Asked 4 years ago
Bonjour Darrell,
Indeed, you can ask a question by raising your voice at the end, just as Chris mentioned.
See link here: three-simple-ways-to-ask-yes-no-questionsintonation-est-ce-que-nest-pas
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée!
Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Yes, the difference in meaning is carried only by connotation. That works in English as well, to some extent: You have a cat??
Darrell B. asked:
how are they the same?
How does "Tu as un chat'' mean "You have a cat" and "Do you have a cat?" when spoken? Simply due to the raised pitch at the end?
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