French Phrase
Des questions ?
Meaning
Literally 'Some questions?' but used idiomatically to ask if anyone has any questions, typically after a presentation or explanation.
When to use
Use this short phrase at the end of a lesson, meeting, or any situation where you want to invite listeners to ask for clarification.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Desquestions?
Indefinite article 'Des'
In French, 'des' is the plural indefinite article, equivalent to 'some' or the English plural with no article.
Noun 'questions'
A feminine plural noun meaning 'questions'. It follows the article directly.
Interrogative intonation
When spoken, the phrase is usually raised at the end to signal a question, even without a verb.
🗨In Conversation
Voilà, c’est tout pour aujourd’hui.
That's all for today.
Des questions ?
Any questions?
✕Common Mistakes
De questions ?
The plural indefinite article is 'des', not the singular 'de'.
Des question ?
Nouns must agree in number; 'questions' is plural.
Des questions.
A question should end with a question mark or rising intonation, not a period.
↔Alternatives
Vous avez des questions ?
Do you have any questions?
Des questions, s’il vous plaît ?
Any questions, please?
Quelqu’un a-t-il une question ?
Does anyone have a question?
Cultural Tip
In French classrooms and business meetings, it's polite to pause after presenting information and explicitly ask 'Des questions ?' rather than assuming silence means understanding. The tone should be friendly and open; a rising intonation signals that you are inviting participation.