How to make a question in French (and what is EST-CE QUE ?)

What does "est-ce que" mean? Should we use it or not?
In the French language, there are three different ways of asking a question: formal, long and direct. In this video, I explain the structure and, above all, the reasons for using one or the other, depending on the context, but also on the type of answer you're hoping for.
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0:00 Specificity of the French language
1:08 The three different ways
2:33 Example: "How are you?"
4:00 Do we need to master them all?
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[@CampMom2012]

Si utile, merci !

[@FrancaisPourExpats]

Merci. Oui, c'est un sujet que j'aime bien enseigner. C'est important de pouvoir poser une question et connaître les différences.