How to Say ‘What's new in your life?’ in French
Quoi de neuf dans ta vie?
kwah duh nuhf dahng tah vee
[kwah duh nuhf dahng tah vee]
🇫🇷 In France: [Quoi de neuf ?] is casual and friendly. With an old friend it feels natural; with a stranger or in a formal setting it would be too informal.
Phrase Breakdown
Quoi
[kwah]
What's
Contracted form of 'what is', asking for current information.
Quoi de neuf dans ta carrière?
What's new in your career?
de
[duh]
of
A preposition denoting relation or origin.
Fête de famille.
Family party.
neuf
[nuhf]
new
Indicates the recent or novel things.
Un neuf commencement.
A new beginning.
dans
[dahng]
in
Preposition used to specify inclusion.
Dans le bureau.
In the office.
ta
[tah]
your
Indicating belonging to the person addressed.
Ton rêve ultime.
Your ultimate dream.
vie
[vee]
life
A state of living and conscious existence.
Les hauts et les bas de la vie.
The ups and downs of life.
Related guides
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer