French Phrase
Il y a autre chose que je devrais savoir ?
Meaning
Literally, “Is there another thing that I should know?” It is a courteous way to ask if there is any additional information, advice, or detail that the speaker might have missed.
When to use
Use this phrase at the end of a discussion, meeting, or briefing when you want to make sure you haven’t overlooked anything important. It works both in formal settings (business, academic) and in friendly conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilyaautrechosequejedevraissavoir?
Il y a
A fixed expression meaning 'there is/are'. It introduces the existence of something.
autre chose
Literally 'other thing'; used to refer to any additional item or information.
que (relative pronoun)
Introduces a relative clause that describes the preceding noun.
je devrais
Conditional form of 'devoir' meaning 'I should' or 'I ought to'.
savoir
Infinitive verb meaning 'to know' (facts, information).
question mark
Turns the statement into a polite question; in spoken French intonation rises.
🗨In Conversation
Il y a autre chose que je devrais savoir ?
Is there anything else I should know?
Oui, il faut aussi vérifier les dates de livraison avant de signer.
Yes, you also need to check the delivery dates before signing.
✕Common Mistakes
Il y a une autre chose que je devrais savoir ?
When ‘autre’ directly follows ‘il y a’, the article ‘une’ is omitted in standard French.
Il y a autre chose je devrais savoir ?
Learners sometimes drop the relative pronoun ‘que’, which makes the sentence ungrammatical.
Il y a autre chose que je dois savoir ?
Using the present ‘je dois’ instead of the conditional ‘je devrais’ changes the nuance from polite suggestion to obligation.
↔Alternatives
Y a-t-il autre chose que je devrais savoir ?
Is there anything else I should know?
Est-ce qu'il y a autre chose que je devrais savoir ?
Is there anything else I should know?
Y a-t-il quelque chose d'autre que je devrais connaître ?
Is there something else I should be aware of?
Cultural Tip
In French, asking for extra information with a phrase like this shows humility and respect for the interlocutor’s knowledge. Avoid sounding demanding; keep a gentle intonation. In very formal written French you’ll often see the inverted form “Y a-t‑il…”.