Quel/Qu'est-ce qu* - ?

Dragana E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In writing challenge "Problems at the hotel" - Quel est le problème?

I wrote "Qu'est-ce qui est le problème? - can this be correct as well?

Asked 6 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, that's fine.

-- Chris.

Like06 years ago

Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

That's not my understanding. "Qu'est-ce qui est" is generally followed by an adjective or preposition. I think you should use "Quel est" with a noun.

Like06 years ago

Dragana E.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Thank you Alan. That is the text book explanation.

Like06 years ago

In writing challenge "Problems at the hotel" - Quel est le problème?

I wrote "Qu'est-ce qui est le problème? - can this be correct as well?

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