Fit-il (en. He did)

/fit il/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Interrogative form to ask if something is appropriate or possible.

Is it going to be hot tomorrow?

Fit-il toujours chaud demain ?

Used to indefinitely question a situation or an answer.

Is it necessary for us to stay here?

Fit-il que nous restions ici ?

Question about the suitability or appropriateness of doing something.

Is it appropriate to arrive on time for the meeting?

Fit-il d'arriver à l'heure à la réunion ?

The expression comes from the old French interrogative construction involving the verb 'être' and the pronoun 'il'.

Is the weather nice?

Asking if the weather is nice.

fit-il beau temps ?

Does it agree with what I'm saying?

Wondering if the person agrees with what I’m saying.

fit-il ce que je dis ?

Is it necessary to leave early?

Questioning the necessity of leaving earlier.

fit-il nécessaire de partir tôt ?

Personal pronoun that refers to a person or thing.

to be

Verb that expresses existence or state.

être

necessary

Verb 'falloir', used to express necessity.

faut

Used to ask a question about style.

Does this look have swag?

Fit-il swag ce look ?

To wonder if something works well.

Is this plan going to work?

Fit-il fonctionner ce plan ?