A-t-elle (en. Has she)

/a t ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Used to ask questions about a female person.
Has she finished her homework?
A-t-elle fini ses devoirs ?
Inquires about an action or state of a woman.
Has she seen the movie?
A-t-elle vu le film ?
Expression used to confirm information about a woman.
Did she really say that?
A-t-elle vraiment dit cela ?

Etymology

Combination of the auxiliary verb 'to have' and the pronoun 'she', used in an interrogative construction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Does she still need help?
A question about a woman's need for assistance.
A-t-elle encore besoin d'aide?
Did she say something?
An inquiry about a woman's words.
A-t-elle dit quelque chose?
Has she already made her decision?
A request for information about a decision made by a woman.
A-t-elle déjà pris sa décision?

Related Words

she
Feminine personal pronoun, used to refer to a woman.
elle
to have
Auxiliary verb expressing possession.
avoir
done
That which is accomplished or achieved.
fait

Slang Meanings

Used informally to ask for news.
Did she give any news?
A-t-elle donné des nouvelles ?
Common phrase among young people to check a rumor.
Did she really do that?
A-t-elle vraiment fait ça ?