French · Question Words
ou
where
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about a location or place.
Example
Ou habitez-vous?
Where do you live?
Etymology
'Où' comes from the Latin 'ubi', which means 'where'. The word has remained stable through the transition into Old French.
How & Where It’s Used
'Où' is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in questions. It is integral to French conversation and bears no strong regional variations.