How do you say "What are your hobbies?" in French?

"What are your hobbies?" in French is "Quels sont tes hobbies ?". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘What are your hobbies?’ in French

Q: What does "Quels sont tes hobbies ?" mean in English?

"Quels sont tes hobbies ?" means "What are your hobbies?" in English. Usage tip: French often uses [quel/quelle/quels/quelles] with forms of [être] to ask "what...?" about categories or identity: [Quels sont tes hobbies ?], [Quelle est ton adresse ?].

Quels sont tes hobbies ?

kell sohn tay oh-bee

[kell sohn tay oh-bee]

💬 Usage Tip: French often uses [quel/quelle/quels/quelles] with forms of [être] to ask "what...?" about categories or identity: [Quels sont tes hobbies ?], [Quelle est ton adresse ?].

🇫🇷 In France: This is understandable, but it can sound a bit interview-like in a bar. A more natural flirty version would often be [Tu fais quoi dans la vie ?] or [Tu aimes faire quoi ?].

Phrase Breakdown

Quels sont

kell sohn

Words in this phrase

Quels

[kell]

What

Used to ask about information specifying something.

Example

Quels sont tes hobbies pour le weekend ?

What are your hobbies for the weekend?

sont

[sohn]

are

Third person singular of 'be'. Used here in the sense of existence or state.

Example

Quels sont tes hobbies en été ?

What are your hobbies in summer?

Tes hobbies ?

tay oh-bee

Words in this phrase

tes

[tay]

your

Possessive form used to inquire about the listener's belongings or interests.

Example

Quels sont tes hobbies si tu as du temps libre ?

What are your hobbies if you have free time?

hobbies

[oh-bee]

hobbies

Activities done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

Example

Quels sont tes hobbies parmi ceux que tu as essayés ?

What are your hobbies among those you have tried?

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