Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Beyond the standard "Qu’est-ce que tu fais ?" or “Tu fais quoi ?”, here are some alternatives that French speakers often use:

🌟 "Qu’est-ce que tu trafiques ?!" ➡️ What are you messing with?
✨ Add a bit of flair with "là" at the end, "Qu’est-ce que tu trafiques là ?!"
🎉 For a cheekier edge, try "Qu’est-ce que tu fous là ?"

But be cautious with the verb “foutre” (seen in “Qu’est-ce que tu fous là ?”) - it can be a swear word, but said with a smile, it's all in good fun though!

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