Meaning
Cette structure est souvent suivie d'un verbe à l'infinitif pour former une question complète. Par exemple, « Where did you go ? » se traduit par « Où êtes-vous allé ? ». Ici, l'auxiliaire « did » indique que l'action s'est passée dans le passé.
Utiliser « Where did you » est commun pour obtenir des informations spécifiques sur un lieu lié à une action passée. Que vous demandiez où quelqu'un a acheté quelque chose, où il a voyagé, ou où il a mangé, cette structure vous sera utile dans de nombreuses situations de conversation.
Exemple :- « Where did you find that book ? » – « Où avez-vous trouvé ce livre ? »
- « Where did you study ? » – « Où avez-vous étudié ? »
- « Where did you park the car ? » – « Où avez-vous garé la voiture ? »
En apprenant à utiliser « Where did you », vous pourrez poser des questions efficaces et claires sur les événements passés.
Today's Sentences
- Where did you see this?
- Where did you go for college?
- Where did you get your jeans?
- Where did you go for vacation?
- Where did you learn to scuba dive?
01
Where did you see this?
Situation 1
Did you know they’re predicting the volcano to erupt?
Where did you see this?
It was in the news this morning.
So much for my trip to Hawaii.
Situation 2
A lot of the animals were injured or angry.
Where did you see this?
I went to the zoo yesterday and noticed that the animals weren’t happy.
I can only imagine how stressed they must be.
02
Where did you go for college?
Situation 1
I always had a love for computers.
Really?
Where did you go for college?
Où êtes-vous allé pour l'université?
I was in California for college and then moved out east for work.
What an accomplishment, you should be proud of yourself.
Situation 2
Where did you go for college?
I went to school in New York.
Really? Me too.
I studied Urban Design and Architecture.
J'ai étudié Urban Design et Architecture.
My friend studied the same field.
We have so much in common.
Nous avons tant de choses en commun.
03
Where did you get your jeans?
Situation 1
Where did you get your jeans?
I got them on sale last week.
I love the fit.
They’re really comfortable and the perfect length.
Situation 2
I love your outfit today.
Where did you get your jeans?
D'où viennent vos jeans ?
Thanks!
I got them from that new store downtown.
Je les ai achetés dans ce nouveau magasin en ville.
They’re really nice!
We should go shopping together some time.
04
Where did you go for vacation?
Situation 1
Where did you go for vacation?
We spent the summer at our cabin.
Wow, that must have been relaxing.
The kids love swimming in the lake and spending time in the outdoors.
Situation 2
Where did you go for vacation?
We visited Portugal for a week.
Wow, how was it?
It was one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been to.
05
Where did you learn to scuba dive?
Situation 1
Where did you learn to scuba dive?
I got my certification in The Maldives.
What a great experience.
And stunning views!
Et des vues à couper le souffle !
They’ve got white sand beaches and excellent reefs.
Perfect for diving.
Parfait pour la plongée.
Situation 2
Where did you learn to scuba dive?
I visited Australia and they had tons of diving excursions.
I’d love to go someday.
How was your experience?
Comment s'est passée votre expérience ?
Shore diving in Sydney was great because it’s close to the city.
But Australia is well-known for its Great Barrier Reefs
Absolutely stunning!
Mais l'Australie est bien connue pour sa Grande Barrière de Corail
Absolument magnifique !
