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Quoi de neuf

Phrase Noun

In French, "whats up" is Quoi de neuf.

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Pronunciation

Say kwah duh nuf, with a soft w glide in quoi and stress falling on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

Quoi de neuf is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

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How to remember Quoi de neuf

Neuf means new, so quoi de neuf literally asks what is new, a casual greeting between friends.

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Questions about Quoi de neuf

How do you pronounce Quoi de neuf?

Say kwah duh nuf, with a soft w glide in quoi and stress falling on the final syllable.

Is Quoi de neuf formal or casual?

Quoi de neuf is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Quoi de neuf used in French?

Quoi de neuf is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (whats up).

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