A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Is anyone hurt" in French
Ask if anyone is injured in an emergency situation in France.
Est-ce que quelqu'un est blessé ?
ess kuh kel-KAHN ess bleh-SAYneutral
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Use this phrase if you witness an accident or a situation where people might be hurt. It's a direct way to inquire about the well-being of those involved.
Alternatives
- Quelqu'un est blessé ?Slightly more casual, omits 'Est-ce que'.
- Y a-t-il des blessés ?More formal, asks about 'wounded people' generally.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'quelqu'un'
The 'l' is silent, and it sounds like 'kel-kahn', not 'kel-kwin'.
Forgetting liaison
In 'quelqu'un est', the 'n' of 'quelqu'un' should link to 'est' for smoother pronunciation.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say is anyone hurt in French?
The most common way is 'Est-ce que quelqu'un est blessé ?'. This is a clear and direct question for emergencies.
What's a more casual way to ask if someone is hurt?
You can say 'Quelqu'un est blessé ?' by dropping the 'Est-ce que'. It's still understandable in most urgent contexts.
How to ask about injuries in a formal setting?
Use 'Y a-t-il des blessés ?' which translates to 'Are there any wounded people?'. This is slightly more formal.
