French Phrase
Tu aimes cuisiner ?
Meaning
This question asks whether the listener enjoys cooking. It is informal and can be used in everyday conversation to learn about someone's hobbies or to suggest cooking together.
When to use
Use it with friends, classmates, or family members when you want to know if they like to cook, or when you are planning a cooking activity and need to check their interest.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuaimescuisiner?
Subject pronoun "Tu"
"Tu" is the informal singular pronoun used with friends, family, or people of the same age.
Verb "aimer" in present tense
"aimes" is the second‑person singular present form of "aimer" (to like/love). Remember the final –s is pronounced only in liaison.
Infinitive after "aimer"
When "aimer" expresses a preference, it is followed directly by an infinitive verb without a preposition.
Question intonation
Raising the pitch at the end of the sentence turns a statement into a yes/no question; no extra words are needed.
🗨In Conversation
Tu aimes cuisiner ?
Do you like to cook?
Oui, j’adore préparer des plats italiens.
Yes, I love preparing Italian dishes.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu aime cuisiner ?
With "tu" the verb must be conjugated as "aimes" (add the -s).
Tu aimes à cuisiner ?
After "aimer" you do NOT use the preposition "à"; the infinitive follows directly.
Tu aimes faire la cuisine ? (incorrect only if you keep the same structure without "est‑ce que")
If you want a more natural phrasing, you can use "faire la cuisine" instead of "cuisiner".
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce que tu aimes cuisiner ?
Do you like to cook?
Tu aimes bien cuisiner ?
Do you enjoy cooking?
Tu aimes la cuisine ?
Do you like cooking (as a hobby)?
Cultural Tip
In French, "cuisiner" focuses on the act of preparing food, while "faire la cuisine" is a more general expression for being in the kitchen. French people often talk about "aimer cuisiner" when they have a passion for gastronomy, a key part of French culture. In informal speech, you may also hear "Tu aimes cuisiner, non ?" adding a confirming tag.