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How to say “what's wrong with you” in French

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what's wrong with you

French · Français

rude

Translation

qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi ?

Romanization

qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi?

Pronunciation

kes-kee nuh vah pah shay twah

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi ? — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "what's wrong with you".

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How do you say "what's wrong with you" in French?+

You say "qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi ?" in French. The romanized form is "qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi?", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kes-kee nuh vah pah shay twah".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "kes-kee nuh vah pah shay twah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi?".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.