When question words act as COD

ThyB1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

When question words act as COD

Hello,

I see there's an example: "Quels bonbons tu as choisis?"

I guess that because "bonbons" is a COD in this question and it stands before the verb "choisi" so the verb has to accord with the COD --> it becomes "chosis"

But when I use deepL to try another example: "Which dress did she wear?"

The answer is: "Quelle robe a-t-elle porté?"

My question is shouldn't it be: "Quelle robe a-t-elle portée?"

Or is there an exception I didn't know about? More examples relating to this is very much appreciated.


Thank you.

Asked 11 months ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Thy,

We don't normally comment on other sites' material but you are correct in spotting a mistake.

AmakieA1Kwiziq community member

No extra e is needed at the end of porté. This rule only applies to verb when the auxiliary used is etre.

When question words act as COD

Hello,

I see there's an example: "Quels bonbons tu as choisis?"

I guess that because "bonbons" is a COD in this question and it stands before the verb "choisi" so the verb has to accord with the COD --> it becomes "chosis"

But when I use deepL to try another example: "Which dress did she wear?"

The answer is: "Quelle robe a-t-elle porté?"

My question is shouldn't it be: "Quelle robe a-t-elle portée?"

Or is there an exception I didn't know about? More examples relating to this is very much appreciated.


Thank you.

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