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French Phrase

Quelles options proposes‑tu ?

/kɛl ɔp.sjɔ̃ pʁɔ.zo.ty/
Meaning"What options do you propose?"
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Meaning

Literally, “What options do you propose?” It is used when you want someone to suggest possible courses of action, products, or solutions. The tone is polite yet direct, typical of a formal or semi‑formal conversation.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are discussing plans, projects, or purchases and need the other person’s recommendations. It works well in business meetings, classroom debates, or any situation where you ask for a list of alternatives.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Quellesoptionsproposes‑tu

1

Quelles (interrogative adjective)

Used to ask about a plural feminine noun; it agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.

2

options (feminine plural noun)

A common noun meaning “options” or “choices”; it stays unchanged in the question.

3

proposes‑tu (inversion)

Formal question form: the verb “proposer” is conjugated in the present 2nd‑person singular (proposes) and placed before the subject pronoun “tu”, linked by a hyphen.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quelles options proposes‑tu pour le voyage ?

What options do you propose for the trip?

Je suggère le train, l’avion ou le covoiturage.

I suggest the train, the plane, or car‑pooling.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Quel options proposes‑tu ?

    “Quel” is singular; the noun “options” is plural and feminine, so you need the plural form “Quelles”.

  • Quelles options proposes tu ?

    When using inversion, the subject pronoun must be attached to the verb with a hyphen.

  • Tu proposes quelles options ?

    While understandable, this order is informal; the inverted form is preferred for a polished request.

↔Alternatives

  • Quelles sont les options que tu proposes ?

    What are the options you propose?

  • Quelles possibilités as‑tu ?

    What possibilities do you have?

  • Qu’est‑ce que tu proposes comme options ?

    What do you propose as options?

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Cultural Tip

In French, the inversion form (verb‑subject) is considered more formal than the simple “tu proposes”. In everyday spoken French you’ll often hear “Tu proposes quelles options ?” but the inverted version is perfect for written requests, interviews, or when you want to sound polished. Remember to keep the hyphen and the “‑tu” attached to the verb; omitting it makes the sentence ungrammatical.