To ask and answer simple questions in French using "où" (where), "quoi" (what), and "qui" (who), it’s helpful to know how to use these words in straightforward sentences. Here’s a simple guide for you.

1. "Où" (Where)

How to Use It: Use "où" when you want to find out about a place.

Questions:

• Où est la bibliothèque? (Where is the library?)
• Où vont-ils? (Where are they going?)

Answers:

• La bibliothèque est ici. (The library is here.)
• Ils vont au parc. (They are going to the park.)

2. "Quoi" (What)

How to Use It: Use "quoi" to ask about things when you want more information.

Questions:

• Quoi est sur la table? (What is on the table?)
• Quoi fais-tu? (What are you doing?)

Answers:

• Il y a un livre sur la table. (There is a book on the table.)
• Je fais mes devoirs. (I am doing my homework.)

3. "Qui" (Who)

How to Use It: Use "qui" when you want to know about a person.

Questions:

• Qui est ton ami? (Who is your friend?)
• Qui vient à la fête? (Who is coming to the party?)

Answers:

• Mon ami s'appelle Pierre. (My friend is named Pierre.)
• Marie vient à la fête. (Marie is coming to the party.)

Making Positive and Negative Sentences

When you make sentences, remember:

• Positive: Je suis content. (I am happy.)
• Negative: Je ne suis pas content. (I am not happy.)

Talking About People, Places, and Things

Use simple words that describe people, places, or things, called adjectives, to give more details.

Examples:

• Un livre intéressant (An interesting book)
• Une ville belle (A beautiful city)
• Un ami fidèle (A loyal friend)

Introducing Yourself and Others

When you want to introduce yourself or someone else, use this simple format:

• Je m’appelle [Name]. (My name is [Name].)
• J'ai [age] ans. (I am [age] years old.)
• Je suis [nationality]. (I am [nationality].)

Understanding Simple Texts

Get used to common greetings and simple instructions. For example:

• Bonjour! (Hello!)
• S'il vous plaît. (Please.)
• Merci beaucoup! (Thank you very much!)

Practice these patterns, and you will improve at speaking French using "où," "quoi," and "qui."