What is the difference in saying: "Est-ce que c'est un bon restaurant?" and "Est-ce un bon restaurant?"
Both questions are asking "is it.." right?
Both questions are asking "is it.." right?
| Question: | Est-ce que questions |
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| Lesson: | FrenchLingQ - Eating Out, Partie 3 |
There is no real difference.
However, "Est-ce un bon restaurant?" sounds more "elegant".
I'd translate the 1st question by : "Is it a good restaurant ?"
the 2nd question by : "Is this a good restaurant ?"
However, "Est-ce un bon restaurant?" sounds more "elegant".
I'd translate the 1st question by : "Is it a good restaurant ?"
the 2nd question by : "Is this a good restaurant ?"
I'd say the meaning is the same, but I'm not very likely to use "est-ce" in everyday speech -- it's either more formal, or written style.
Ohh, I see, thank you:)
In a coloquial language you would also say : "c'est un bon restaurant?" with your voice going up at the end of the sentence so that people understand it is a question. If you don't raise your voice's tone people will consider it is not a question but just a statement. This way of asking is just used in spoken French. Avoid that in the written's.
Thanks for your help:)