Whether in French

Definition

Definition in EnglishIntroduces an indirect yes/no question whose answer is uncertain or being requested; English can also use interrogative if in this sense. This is distinct from a conditional meaning.

Definition in FrenchIntroduit une question indirecte dont la réponse est oui ou non.

Example sentences

• Nora m’a demandé si je pouvais l’aider à déplacer les chaises.🔊

  Nora asked whether I could help her move the chairs.

• Dan a demandé si on avait déjà terminé le rapport.🔊

  Dan asked whether we had finished the report yet.

• Merci de me confirmer si mon formulaire est bien arrivé.🔊

  Please let me know whether my form has arrived.

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• Reported speech in French

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