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How to say “What do you do for work?” in French
The French for “What do you do for work?”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
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Que fais-tu comme travail ?
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Que fais-tu comme travail ?
What do you do for work?
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French words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday French words and sentences.
- Where can I buy a ticket?Où puis-je acheter un billet ?
- I have a reservation.J'ai une réservation.
- Is there a pharmacy nearby?Y a-t-il une pharmacie près d'ici ?
- I am allergic to nuts.Je suis allergique aux noix.
- Happy birthday!Joyeux anniversaire !
- I like to read books.J'aime lire des livres.
- I will call you later.Je t'appellerai plus tard.
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How do you say “What do you do for work?” in French?
“What do you do for work?” in French is “Que fais-tu comme travail ?”.
What does “Que fais-tu comme travail ?” mean in English?
“Que fais-tu comme travail ?” is French for “What do you do for work?”.
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