French Phrase
C'est quand l'examen final ?
Meaning
This sentence asks for the date or time of the final exam. It is a casual, spoken‑style way to request the schedule, equivalent to “When is the final exam?” in English.
When to use
Use it in informal settings such as talking with classmates, a friendly teacher, or a study group. It’s perfect for quick oral exchanges, classroom chats, or messaging apps when you need the exam date.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquandl'examenfinal?
C'est
Contraction of "cela est"; used to introduce a statement or question, especially in spoken French.
quand
Interrogative adverb meaning "when"; placed after the verb or after "c'est" in informal questions.
l' + noun
Definite article "le" or "la" elided before a vowel or mute h; triggers liaison with the following word.
adjective placement
In French, most adjectives (like "final") follow the noun they modify.
question mark
In spoken French, intonation rises at the end; written form ends with a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
C'est quand l'examen final ?
When is the final exam?
Il est le 12 juin, à 14 h.
It’s on June 12th, at 2 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
Quel est le jour de l'examen final ?
"Quel" asks for a specific day of the week, not the date; "quand" is the natural word for asking "when".
C'est quand examen final ?
The definite article "l'" is required before "examen"; omitting it is ungrammatical.
C'est quand le examen final ?
The article must be elided (l') before a vowel; "le examen" is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
L'examen final, c'est quand ?
The final exam, when is it?
Quand aura lieu l'examen final ?
When will the final exam take place?
À quelle date est prévu l'examen final ?
On what date is the final exam scheduled?
Cultural Tip
In French universities the term "examen final" usually refers to the end‑of‑semester test, while "partiel" is used for mid‑term exams. The phrase "C'est quand…?" is very colloquial; in a formal email you would write "Pourriez‑vous me préciser la date de l'examen final ?" Also, note that the liaison between "l'" and "examen" is obligatory in spoken French.