French sentence structure generally follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, similar to English. Here’s a simple overview:
- Statements: Subject + Verb + Object
- Example: Je mange une pomme. (I eat an apple.)
- Questions: You can form questions by:
- Inversion: Manges-tu une pomme ? (Do you eat an apple?)
- Adding est-ce que: *Est-ce que tu manges une pomme ?
- Using intonation: Simply raise your voice at the end of a statement.
- Negations: Place ne before the verb and pas after it:
- Je ne mange pas de pomme.* (I do not eat an apple.)
Understanding this structure helps in building confidence to create sentences and communicate effectively in French.
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Table of Contents
- Declarative Sentences
Declarative sentences in French, which are used to make statements or express facts.
- Interrogative Sentences (Est-ce que, inversion, question words)
A detailed overview of how to form questions in French, including using est-ce que, inversion, and question words to ask clearly and correctly.
- Exclamatory Sentences
Exclamatory sentences in French, including how to form them, common expressions, and their role in conveying strong emotions or emphasis.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
