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how about

/haʊ əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /haʊ əˈbaʊt/ (US)/

Traduction: Locution interrogative utilisée pour faire une suggestion, demander un avis ou proposer une alternative. Note : 'How about' n'est pas un déterminant, mais se compose de l'adverbe 'how' et de la préposition 'about' ; lorsqu'elle est suivie d'un nom, elle interroge sur sa pertinence ou son caractère souhaitable.

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/haʊ əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /haʊ əˈbaʊt/ (US)/A2formal
  • frLocution interrogative utilisée pour faire une suggestion, demander un avis ou proposer une alternative. Note : 'How about' n'est pas un déterminant, mais se compose de l'adverbe 'how' et de la préposition 'about' ; lorsqu'elle est suivie d'un nom, elle interroge sur sa pertinence ou son caractère souhaitable.

An interrogative phrase used to introduce suggestions, proposals, requests for opinions, or alternative options. Note: 'How about' is not classified as a determiner in modern English grammar. It is a phrase consisting of the interrogative adverb 'how' + the preposition 'about'. When used before nouns, pronouns, or gerunds, it functions to inquire about their suitability, desirability, or status in a discussion. This entry includes its primary interrogative and pragmatic meanings for completeness.

  1. Interrogative phrase (making suggestions)A2informal

    Used before nouns, pronouns, or gerunds to propose an idea, activity, or option for consideration, often in a casual or collaborative context.

    frEt si

    • How about a cup of tea?
    • How about meeting at 3 pm?
    • How about trying the new restaurant downtown?
  2. Interrogative phrase (requesting opinions)A2informal

    Used to ask for someone's thoughts, feelings, or preferences regarding a specific person, thing, or situation.

    frEt pour (quelque chose/quelqu'un) ?

    • How about you? Do you agree?
    • How about the new policy? What do you think?
    • How about this solution? Does it work for everyone?
  3. Interrogative phrase (offering alternatives)B1informal

    Used to suggest an alternative option when the current plan or idea is not suitable, feasible, or preferred.

    fret si

    • It's raining. How about we stay indoors?
    • This restaurant is full. How about the one across the street?
    • If Monday doesn't work, how about Tuesday?
  4. Interrogative phrase (checking status/progress)B1informal

    Used to inquire about the current state, progress, or outcome of a person, task, or situation.

    fret pour

    • How about the project? Is it on schedule?
    • How about your job search? Any luck?
    • How about the repairs? Are they finished?
  5. Interrogative phrase (softening requests/commands)B2informal

    Used to make a request or suggestion sound more polite, tentative, or collaborative rather than direct or imperative.

    frproposition polie

    • How about you take a break for a while?
    • How about we split the bill?
    • How about you let me handle this part?