🇫🇷 French phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in French

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Quel âge as-tu ?
"How old are you?" in French · say it like kel ahzh ah-tyu

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in French is Quel âge as-tu ?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Quel âge avez-vous ?
Use this in formal situations or when speaking to someone you don't know well.
Tu as quel âge ?
This is a more casual way to ask the same question.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know someone's age. It is common among friends or acquaintances. In formal settings, it's better to use the variant with 'vous'.

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Examples in French

FrenchEnglish
Tu as quel âge ?How old are you?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use 'as' or 'avez' correctly based on the formality of the situation.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age in French?

It can be considered impolite if you don't know the person well, so use it with caution.

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