Meaning
« What kind of » est une expression anglaise couramment utilisée pour poser des questions sur la nature ou le type de quelque chose. Par exemple, si vous voulez savoir quel genre de musique quelqu'un aime, vous pourriez demander : « What kind of music do you like? ». Cette phrase permet de chercher des informations plus spécifiques sur les préférences ou les caractéristiques d'une personne ou d'un objet.
En français, « What kind of » peut être traduit par « quel genre de » ou « quelle sorte de ». Cette expression est utile pour engager une conversation et obtenir des détails supplémentaires. Elle peut être utilisée dans diverses situations, des discussions informelles aux échanges plus professionnels, afin de mieux comprendre les goûts, les choix ou les spécificités.
Utiliser « What kind of » est un excellent moyen d'élargir une conversation et d'enrichir votre compréhension d'un sujet ou d'une personne. Cela montre également votre intérêt pour l'opinion ou les préférences de l'autre personne.
Today's Sentences
- What kind of dog is it?
- What kind of music do you like?
- What kind of exercises do you do?
- What kind of food would you like to eat?
- What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
- Writer's Note
01
What kind of dog is it?
Situation 1
Can I say ‘hello’?
Sure.
He won't jump on you or anything.
Il ne vous sautera pas dessus ni rien.
What's his name?
What kind of dog is he?
Quelle race de chien est-il ?
His name is Bruno and he’s an English Labrador.
Situation 2
Your dog is absolutely adorable!
Thanks.
What kind of dog is it?
It’s a Bedlington Terrier.
02
What kind of music do you like?
Situation 1
This track is really good.
Thanks.
What kind of music do you like?
Quel type de musique aimez-vous ?
I usually listen to R&B but I like pop music too.
Looks like we have similar tastes in music.
Situation 2
What kind of music do you like?
I’m into Electronic music but I listen to a lot of Classical music too.
Really?
Those two genres are very different.
Ces deux genres sont très différents.
I guess the two balance each other out.
One is super upbeat but classical is often relaxing.
L'un est très dynamique, mais la musique classique est souvent relaxante.
03
What kind of exercises do you do?
Situation 1
You look really fit.
Thanks.
I go to the gym every other day.
Je vais à la salle de sport un jour sur deux.
What kind of exercises do you do?
I usually do interval training.
Situation 2
What kind of exercises do you do?
I like exercising outdoors so I’m usually running or cycling.
I like to run in the mornings as well.
We should meet for a morning run some time.
04
What kind of food would you like to eat?
Situation 1
There’s so much to eat at this festival!
What kind of food would you like to eat?
I sorta feel like Mexican.
How about you?
Et vous ?
Sounds good.
I see a food truck with tacos and enchiladas over there.
Je vois un camion de nourriture avec des tacos et des enchiladas là-bas.
Situation 2
Thanks for picking me up.
Thanks for having dinner with me.
What kind of food would you like to eat?
Quel type de nourriture aimeriez-vous manger ?
Should we go to the fusion restaurant on 3rd?
They have savory Asian dishes that have good reviews.
Ils ont des plats asiatiques savoureux qui ont de bonnes critiques.
That sounds really good.
05
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
Situation 1
Wanna come over to watch a movie?
Sure.
What time should I come over?
À quelle heure devrais-je venir ?
8 or 9?
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
Quel type de collation de fin de soirée appréciez-vous ?
Late-night would be popcorn.
Situation 2
We’re having a game night.
Really?
Sounds like fun.
Ça a l'air amusant.
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
I usually don’t eat too late but veggie or antipasto platters are good for sharing.
Writer's Note
Kind of vs. Sort of
"Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
You use "kind of/sort of" when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way.
Since we’ve covered "kind of" above, here are some "sort of" examples:
Q. Are you feeling better?
A. Sort of.
A. Sort of.
Q. How about these ones?
A. That’s the sort of tent I was looking for.
A. C'est le type de tente que je cherchais.
Q. What do you do when you’re at home?
A. I enjoy listening to music, drawing, that sort of thing.
A. J'aime écouter de la musique, dessiner, ce genre de choses.
Q. Is something wrong with the car?
A. Tire problems, squeaking brakes, these sorts of things.
A. Des problèmes de pneus, des freins qui grincent, ce genre de choses.
