Do you have children?
'Figli' = FEEL-yee — the 'gli' is a palatal sound. Just two syllables.
Appropriate among adults, especially when it comes up naturally (at a playground, parent event, or after discussing family). Avoid if someone seems emotionally sensitive or the context is too early in conversation.
'Figli' is the plural of 'figlio' (son/child). Italian uses 'figlio' and 'figlia' for son and daughter, but 'figli' in a general plural can mean 'children' of any gender. 'Hai figli?' uses 'avere' (to have) — A1 level.
Quanti figli hai?
How many children do you have?
Follow-up once you know they have children.
Hai bambini piccoli?
Do you have young children?
'Bambini piccoli' (young children) — natural when context involves childcare or schools.
Di che età sono i tuoi figli?
How old are your children?
Natural follow-up — opens conversation about parenting and age groups.
Italians love talking about children and show genuine warmth toward other people's children. Sharing parenting experiences quickly builds a strong bond between strangers who are both parents.