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.

This question relates to:French lesson "Quel/quels/quelle/quelles ? = Which/what? (French Question Words)"

Asked 11 months ago

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CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Thy,

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

Like211 months ago

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.

Like05 months ago

Thy asked:View original

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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