Indirect interrogative clause – proposition interrogative indirecte
Let's Define It!
What's an *indirect interrogative clause*?
First, the indirect interrogative clause (proposition indirecte clause) is a subordinate one.
This clause is introduced by a question word such si/quand/où, etc.
For example:
"Papa veut savoir si le dîner est prêt." / Daddy wants to know if dinner is ready.
Despite being an indirect interrogative clause, it never ends with a question mark.
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Let's Pronounce It!
What does it sound like in French?
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Let's Have an Example or Two!
Can a little reinforcement do the trick?
Find below a number of sentences with an indirect interrogative clause. They are underlined for your convenience.
- Je me demande où on fera la fête ce soir. / I wonder where the party will happen tonight.
- Elles demandent quand tu reviendras. / They are asking when you will come back.
- Je me demande s'il va pleuvoir demain. / I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.
- L'étudiante demanda à son prof comment il était arrivé à cette conclusion. / The student asked her teacher how he came to this conclusion.
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