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How do you say how about in french?

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

Formal:

* Que diriez-vous de... (What would you say to...) - This is the most formal option and is often used in written or professional settings.

* Que pensez-vous de... (What do you think of...) - This is also a formal option, but slightly less formal than "Que diriez-vous de...".

Informal:

* Et si on... (What if we...) - This is a very common way to suggest something in informal situations.

* Pourquoi pas... (Why not...) - This is another informal option that implies that the speaker is open to the suggestion.

* On pourrait... (We could...) - This is a less forceful way to suggest something than "Et si on...", and is more appropriate for making suggestions that are not too demanding.

Here are some examples:

* Que diriez-vous de manger au restaurant ce soir? (How about we eat at a restaurant tonight?)

* Que pensez-vous d'aller au cinéma ce week-end? (How about we go to the cinema this weekend?)

* Et si on allait à la plage demain? (How about we go to the beach tomorrow?)

* Pourquoi pas faire un pique-nique? (How about we have a picnic?)

* On pourrait aller faire du vélo après le déjeuner. (How about we go for a bike ride after lunch?)

The best way to choose the right phrase is to consider the context and the level of formality you want to convey.

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