Salut!
I know that est-ce que vous means can you? And so does pouvez-vous.
So what is the distinct difference between the two? Should we use one in a specific context exclusive from the other?
Merci beaucoup!
Est-ce que and Pouvez-vous
Jason-C
December 14, 2010
Michele--
December 17, 2010
Salut,
I would like to know the answer to this question also. No one seems to be answering in the forums lately.
Marie-Claire-Riviere
December 23, 2010
Salut,
There is no major difference between 'Est-ce que' and 'Pouvez-vous'. However, I'd suggest using 'Pouvez-vous' as it is more polite.
I hope this helps! Best of luck with your courses! :)
Marie-Claire
Pascal-P
January 4, 2011
Est-ce que literally means "Is it that.."
Eg. "Est-ce que je peux brosser les dents?" Is it that I can brush my teeth?
Or more naturally, "Can I brush my teeth?"
Just though I'd put this here about it's origin.
Rajeev--
January 12, 2011
Hi,
How does est-ce que fit into " A quelle heure est-ce que cela commence " ?
Pascal-P
January 12, 2011
As I said in an earlier post, est-ce que means is it that.
So A quelle heure est-ce que cela commence.
>At what hour (time) is it that this starts.