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How do say questions in french?

There are a few ways to say "question" in French, depending on the context:

General "question":

* question (pronounced "keh-styohn") - This is the most common and direct translation.

More specific "question":

* interrogation (pronounced "in-teh-roh-gah-syohn") - This is a more formal and literary word for "question".

* demande (pronounced "duh-mond") - This means "request" or "demand", and can be used in the context of asking a question.

* questionnement (pronounced "keh-styohn-moh") - This is a noun that refers to the act of questioning or the process of asking questions.

In a sentence, you can also use the following expressions:

* Poser une question: (pronounced "poh-zay oon keh-styohn") - This means "to ask a question".

* Avoir une question: (pronounced "ah-vwar oon keh-styohn") - This means "to have a question".

Here are some examples:

* J'ai une question. (pronounced "zhay oon keh-styohn") - I have a question.

* Pouvez-vous me poser une question? (pronounced "poo-vay voo muh poh-zay oon keh-styohn?") - Can you ask me a question?

* L'interrogation était difficile. (pronounced "lan-teh-roh-gah-syohn eh-tay di-fi-seel") - The question was difficult.

Remember that the best word to use depends on the specific situation.

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