French Phrase
J'ai combien d'espace ?
Meaning
This question asks the speaker to indicate the amount of space they have, whether it refers to physical room, storage capacity, or digital memory. It is a direct, informal way to request that information.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know how much room is available – for example, checking the free storage on a phone, asking about the size of a storage unit, or confirming how much floor space you can use in a new apartment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'aicombiend'espace?
Je + vowel contraction
The subject pronoun "je" contracts to "j'" before a vowel or mute h, as in "j'ai".
Avoir (present)
"ai" is the first‑person singular present of the verb "avoir" (to have).
Combien
"Combien" is an interrogative adverb used to ask about quantity; it does not change for gender or number.
de + vowel contraction
"de" contracts to "d'" before a vowel, giving "d'espace".
Noun agreement
"espace" is a masculine singular noun; it stays singular even when asking about an amount.
🗨In Conversation
J'ai combien d'espace sur mon téléphone ?
How much space do I have on my phone?
Il te reste 2,3 Go libres.
You have 2.3 GB free.
✕Common Mistakes
J'ai combien de espace ?
The preposition "de" must contract to "d'" before the vowel of "espace".
J'ai combien d'espaces ?
Even when asking about an amount, "espace" stays singular; the plural "espaces" changes the meaning to "different spaces".
Je possède combien d'espace ?
In very formal writing, avoid the contraction and use the full form "Je possède combien d'espace ?"
↔Alternatives
Quel espace ai‑je ?
What space do I have?
Combien d'espace me reste‑t‑il ?
How much space is left for me?
Quelle surface est disponible ?
What area is available?
Cultural Tip
In French, "espace" can refer to both a physical area (e.g., a room or a plot of land) and digital storage (e.g., hard‑drive space). When speaking about digital memory, you’ll often hear "espace de stockage" or simply "espace disponible". The informal contraction "J'ai" makes the question sound conversational; in a formal setting you might say "Combien d'espace possède‑je ?".