[Replay] FYW 019 : Easy Tips on when to use Qui and Que

Today’s question is from Endre (Norway) who told me he struggled to understand the use of "qui", "que", "ce qui" and "ce que". In this episode, I will focus on giving you an easy tip to choose quickly between "qui" and "que". I wil also explain why some sentences start with "ce qui" / "ce que".

For full explanations about the relative pronouns "qui" and "que", check out www.frenchyourway.com.au/quique .I’ve also included a worksheet that you can download for free and test yourself!

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

Je prends le train qui va à Marseille. = I take the train which is going to Marseilles.

Je regarde la jeune fille qui marche sur la plage. = I’m looking at the young girl who is walking on the beach.

Le train que je prends va à Marseille. = The train that I’m taking goes to Marseilles.

La jeune fille que je regarde marche sur la plage.= The young girl I’m looking at is walking on the beach.

La langue m’intéresse. = The language interests me.

Ce qui m'intéresse, c'est la langue. = What interests me is the language.

Je veux être heureux. = I want to be happy.

Ce que je veux, c'est être heureux. = What I want is to be happy.

LINKS and RESOURCES

My article about the relative pronouns "qui" and "que" (+ free worksheet) : http://www.frenchyourway.com.au/quique