French Phrase
Qui va nettoyer la salle de bains ?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct question asking who will be responsible for cleaning the bathroom. It uses the 'futur proche' construction, combining the verb 'aller' with an infinitive to indicate an action that will happen soon.
When to use
Use this when discussing household chores with roommates, family members, or partners. It is a practical question for organizing domestic tasks and responsibilities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quivanettoyerla salle de bains
Qui
This is the interrogative pronoun meaning 'who', used to ask about a person.
Futur Proche
Formed by the present tense of 'aller' (va) plus an infinitive (nettoyer) to express upcoming actions.
La salle de bains
A feminine compound noun literally meaning 'the room of baths'.
🗨In Conversation
La maison est très sale.
The house is very dirty.
Qui va nettoyer la salle de bains ?
Who is going to clean the bathroom?
✕Common Mistakes
Qui va nettoie la salle de bains ?
After 'va' (aller), you must use the infinitive form 'nettoyer'.
Qui va nettoyer le salle de bains ?
'Salle' is a feminine noun, so use the article 'la'.
↔Alternatives
C'est à qui de nettoyer la salle de bains ?
Whose turn is it to clean the bathroom?
Qui s'occupe de la salle de bains ?
Who is taking care of the bathroom?
Cultural Tip
In France, cleaning duties are often shared among household members. While 'salle de bains' refers to the room with the shower or tub, remember that 'les toilettes' are often in a separate room in French homes, so you might need to specify which one needs cleaning.