Meaning
En anglais, l'expression « How about » est souvent utilisée pour proposer une idée ou suggérer une alternative. Elle peut être traduite en français par « Que diriez-vous de » ou « Et si ». Cette expression est très pratique dans le cadre d'une conversation pour introduire une suggestion de manière polie.
Par exemple, si vous souhaitez suggérer d'aller au cinéma, vous pourriez dire : « How about going to the movies? », ce qui signifie « Que diriez-vous d'aller au cinéma ? ». Dans ce contexte, « How about » sert à introduire une idée ou une activité que vous proposez à une autre personne.
De plus, « How about » peut également être utilisé pour poser une question sur l'opinion ou l'état de quelqu'un. Par exemple, si l'on vous demande comment vous allez, vous pouvez répondre et ensuite demander à la personne : « How about you? », ce qui signifie « Et vous ? ». Cela montre un intérêt pour l'autre personne et maintient la conversation ouverte.
Today's Sentences
- How about going for a walk?
- How about going to a movie?
- How about meditating before sleep?
- How about giving me a hand?
- How about traveling to Switzerland?
- Writer's Note
01
How about going for a walk?
Situation 1
What a great meal.
I’m stuffed.
Me too.
How about going for a walk?
Que diriez-vous d'aller faire une promenade ?
Sure!
Let me change into my runners.
Laissez-moi enfiler mes "runners".
Situation 2
Do you want to have lunch today?
How about going for a walk in the park after?
Sure.
I’ll see you around 12:30.
02
How about going to a movie?
Situation 1
I’m so bored.
How about going to a movie?
Movie?
Can we get popcorn too?
Pouvons-nous aussi prendre du popcorn ?
Sure.
Situation 2
What should we do on the weekend?
How about going to a movie?
Let me see what’s playing.
See if there are any action movies out.
03
How about meditating before sleep?
Situation 1
I have so much on my mind.
Is it affecting your sleep?
Yes it is,
it takes me over an hour to fall asleep.
cela me prend plus d'une heure pour m'endormir.
How about meditating before sleep?
Situation 2
What things do you do for self-care?
I try to eat well, exercise, and keep healthy social interactions
I already do those things.
That’s great.
How about meditating before sleep?
Que diriez-vous de méditer avant de dormir ?
04
How about giving me a hand?
Situation 1
How about giving me a hand?
What can I help with?
I just need to move all these books to the other room.
Gosh, that’s a lot of books!
Situation 2
You look like you're having a hard time.
How about giving me a hand?
Of course.
Just these boxes here?
Juste ces boîtes ici ?
Yes, please.
05
How about traveling to Switzerland?
Situation 1
Are you going anywhere over the summer?
I have no idea.
How about traveling to Switzerland?
I’ll look into it.
Situation 2
Let’s go somewhere different this year.
Any ideas?
How about traveling to Switzerland?
That sounds amazing!
Writer's Note
"How about" and "What about" can be used interchangeable in most situations. You can start a question with "How about" to suggest an action or a possibility.
- How about we go for coffee?
- How about driving to the city?
- How about eating dessert?
You can use "What about" interchangeably, to express an objection to or a problem.
- What about we go for coffee?
- What about driving to the city?
- What about being polite and respectful next time?
- What about being yourself instead of acting like someone else?
- What about being conscious of race and racism?
Try replacing "What about" in the dialogue sentences above. Do they work? Does it sound awkward? Send us your ideas and any new sentences that you've come up with! 🤓
