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Indirect questions in French are formed by using a specific structure that differs from direct questions. Here are the key points about indirect questions:

Introductory Phrase

Indirect questions are introduced by a phrase such as:

  • Je me demande (I wonder)
  • Je voudrais savoir (I would like to know)
  • Dis-moi (Tell me)
  • Pouvez-vous me dire (Can you tell me)

Word Order

The word order in the indirect question follows the affirmative sentence structure, with the subject preceding the verb.

Inversion

Unlike direct questions, there is no inversion of the subject and verb in indirect questions.

Interrogative Words

Interrogative words like "qui" (who), "que" (what), "où" (where), "quand" (when), "comment" (how), and "pourquoi" (why) are used in the same way as in direct questions.

Examples

  • Je me demande où tu vas. (I wonder where you are going.)
  • Pouvez-vous me dire quelle heure il est ? (Can you tell me what time it is?)
  • Dis-moi pourquoi tu es en retard. (Tell me why you are late.)

Indirect questions are commonly used in formal situations, polite requests, or when seeking information indirectly. They add a level of politeness and indirectness to the conversation.

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