a-t-il

Etymology
+ +.

Verb

 * 1) The interrogative form of avoir in the third-person singular masculine.
 * A-t-il l'heure?
 * Does he have the time?
 * 1) A form of avoir (when used as a past auxiliary verb) in the third-person singular masculine, used after reporting direct speech.

Usage notes
When reporting direct speech, a-t-il always goes after the reported statement.