why would you do this?

Zeynep S.A0Kwiziq community member

why would you do this?

Hi, what is the point of inverting verbs? Does it change the mood of the question? All I got from this lesson was "it sounds better".

Asked 2 years ago
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Zeynep,

It might "sound better" but not just: it is a structure you will find when reading French books, poetry, in plays etc ; when writing French too. It is a structure of the French language that needs to be taught, even if, in a casual conversation you won't always use/hear it ;-) .  

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

LauraNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Zeynep, it makes the question more formal and therefore more polite.

why would you do this?

Hi, what is the point of inverting verbs? Does it change the mood of the question? All I got from this lesson was "it sounds better".

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