French Phrase
Tu veux quels détails?
Meaning
This phrase is an informal and direct way to ask someone what specific information or particulars they are looking for. It's commonly used when someone has asked for information but hasn't specified what kind, or when you're offering to provide more information.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings with friends, family, or people you address with 'tu'. It's perfect for follow-up questions when someone asks for 'information' or 'more info' and you need them to be more specific about what they need.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuveuxquelsdétails
Tu (Subject Pronoun)
'Tu' is the informal singular subject pronoun, equivalent to 'you'. It's used when addressing a single person with whom you have a familiar relationship.
veux (Verb 'vouloir')
'Veux' is the first or second person singular conjugation of the verb 'vouloir' (to want) in the present tense. Here, it's 'tu veux' (you want).
quels (Interrogative Adjective)
'Quels' is the masculine plural form of the interrogative adjective 'quel' (which/what). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies, 'détails'.
détails (Noun)
'Détails' is a masculine plural noun meaning 'details'. It refers to specific pieces of information or particulars.
🗨In Conversation
J'ai besoin d'informations sur le projet.
I need information about the project.
D'accord, tu veux quels détails?
Okay, what details do you want?
✕Common Mistakes
Tu veux que détails?
Use 'quels' (interrogative adjective) before a noun like 'détails', not 'que' (interrogative pronoun/conjunction).
Quels détails tu veux?
While sometimes heard informally, the more standard informal inversion or direct order is preferred. 'Tu veux quels détails?' is more natural.
Vous voulez quels détails?
This is not strictly wrong, but if the context is informal and you're using 'tu', sticking to 'tu' is important for consistency and register.
↔Alternatives
Quels détails voulez-vous?
What details do you want? (formal)
Vous voulez quels détails?
What details do you want? (formal, common in spoken French)
Tu veux plus de détails?
Do you want more details?
De quels détails as-tu besoin?
What details do you need?
Cultural Tip
In French, the choice between 'tu' and 'vous' is crucial for politeness and social context. 'Tu veux quels détails?' uses 'tu', indicating an informal relationship. Using 'vous' (e.g., 'Vous voulez quels détails?') would be more appropriate in formal settings, with strangers, or with people you want to show respect to. The direct question structure with 'quels' at the end is very common in spoken, informal French.