Quelles autres options ai-je ?

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English Translation

What other options do I have?

Another instance of very formal inversion (it’s not wrong, just very formal, I guess)

Gemini says:

Using verb inversion (ai-je) elevates the tone. You would mostly see this in writing or hear it in a very formal business meeting.

Here are the more common ways to say this, depending on who you are talking to:

1. The “Standard” Way (Most Common)

"Quelles sont mes autres options ?"

  • Literal meaning: “What are my other options?”
  • Why: This avoids the stiff inversion of ai-je while remaining polite and clear. It is the go-to phrase for almost any situation.

2. The “Everyday” Spoken Way (Est-ce que)

"Quelles autres options est-ce que j’ai ?"

  • Literal meaning: “What other options is it that I have?”
  • Why: Est-ce que is the standard way to ask questions in spoken French. It is neutral—not too slangy, not too fancy.

3. The “Casual” Way (Intonation)

"J’ai quelles autres options ?"

  • Literal meaning: “I have what other options?”
  • Why: In casual conversation, French speakers often leave the word order as a statement and just raise their voice at the end.