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Sens de What was that about
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.
In simple words: A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
What was that about dans une phrase
- After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
- 'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
- When she started laughing, I couldn't help but ask, 'What was that about?'
- 'He mentioned a surprise; I was curious and thought, what was that about?'
- Looking puzzled after the meeting, I asked my boss, 'What was that about?'
Comment utiliser What was that about
This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Imagine someone shrugging in confusion and asking 'What was that about?' after a confusing story.
Mots liés
Collocations with What was that about
- ask what was that about
- wonder what was that about
- respond to what was that about
Synonyms for What was that about
- What do you mean?
- Can you explain?
- What's going on?
- What happened?
- What was that?
Common mistakes with What was that about
- Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual.
- Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion.
- Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.
Compare What was that about with What do you mean, What’s going on, What happened, What was that
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Questions fréquentes sur What was that about
Que signifie What was that about?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
Que signifie What was that about en français ?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.
Quelle est la définition de What was that about?
A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.
Comment utiliser What was that about dans une phrase?
After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de What was that about?
'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
Quels sont les synonymes de What was that about?
Quelques alternatives courantes : What do you mean?, Can you explain?, What's going on?, What happened?, What was that?.
Quels mots vont avec What was that about?
Il s'associe souvent à ask what was that about, wonder what was that about, respond to what was that about.
Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec What was that about?
Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual. Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion. Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.
Comment prononce-t-on What was that about?
US: //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.
What was that about est-il formel ou informel?
"What was that about" est informel, il convient donc aux conversations détendues entre amis et en famille.
Quand dois-je utiliser What was that about?
This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.