A1 Expression Informal

C'est où ?

Where is it?

Pratique

Significado

An informal way to ask for a location.

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Contexto cultural

In Paris, people are often in a rush. Using 'C'est où ?' is appreciated for its brevity when asking for directions in the Metro. Quebecers might use 'C'est où ça ?' more frequently, adding the 'ça' for extra emphasis on the location. In Francophone Africa, 'C'est où ?' is standard, but often followed by 'là' for emphasis.

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Add 'S'il vous plaît'

Even though 'C'est où ?' is informal, adding 's'il vous plaît' at the end makes it perfectly polite for strangers.

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The Accent Matters

In writing, always use the accent on 'où'. It's a common mistake even for natives, but learners should be precise.

Significado

An informal way to ask for a location.

💡

Add 'S'il vous plaît'

Even though 'C'est où ?' is informal, adding 's'il vous plaît' at the end makes it perfectly polite for strangers.

⚠️

The Accent Matters

In writing, always use the accent on 'où'. It's a common mistake even for natives, but learners should be precise.

Teste-se

Choose the correct spelling for 'Where is it?'

Pardon, la poste, ______ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: c'est où

You need 'c'est' (it is) and 'où' (where) with an accent.

Complete the sentence to ask where the keys are.

Les clés, ______ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: c'est où

Even though 'clés' is plural, in very informal speech, 'c'est où' is often used as a fixed expression, though 'elles sont où' is more grammatically correct.

Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.

Which one is 'informal'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: C'est où, la gare ?

'C'est où' is the most casual of the three.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Choose the correct spelling for 'Where is it?' Choose A1

Pardon, la poste, ______ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: c'est où

You need 'c'est' (it is) and 'où' (where) with an accent.

Complete the sentence to ask where the keys are. Fill Blank A2

Les clés, ______ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: c'est où

Even though 'clés' is plural, in very informal speech, 'c'est où' is often used as a fixed expression, though 'elles sont où' is more grammatically correct.

Match the phrase to the correct level of formality. situation_matching A1

Which one is 'informal'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: C'est où, la gare ?

'C'est où' is the most casual of the three.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

No, it's not rude, but it is very direct. Use it with friends or add 'Excusez-moi' before it when talking to strangers.

No, for people you should use 'Où est [Nom] ?' or 'Il/Elle est où ?'. 'C'est où ?' is for places and things.

Frases relacionadas

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C'est par où ?

similar

Which way is it?

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Où ça ?

specialized form

Where exactly?

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C'est ici

contrast

It is here

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