French Phrase
C'est qui ton meilleur ami à l'école ?
Meaning
This sentence asks someone to identify their best friend at school. It’s informal and typical of everyday conversation among peers. The structure "C'est qui" gives it a friendly, relaxed tone.
When to use
Use this question when chatting with classmates, new friends, or anyone you know well enough to speak casually. It’s perfect for ice‑breaker activities, group introductions, or simply catching up about school life.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquitonmeilleuramiàl'école?
C'est qui (informal)
In spoken French, "C'est qui" is a colloquial way to ask "Who is...?" It replaces the more formal "Qui est...".
Possessive adjective "ton"
"Ton" agrees with a masculine singular noun (ami). Use "ta" for a feminine noun (amie).
Superlative "meilleur"
"Meilleur" is the masculine singular form of the superlative of "bon"; it agrees with the noun it modifies.
Prepositional phrase "à l'école"
The preposition "à" indicates location; "l'école" is preceded by the definite article "l'" because the word starts with a vowel.
🗨In Conversation
C'est qui ton meilleur ami à l'école ?
Who is your best friend at school?
Mon meilleur ami à l'école, c'est Léa.
My best friend at school is Léa.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est qui votre meilleur ami à l'école ?
Using "C'est qui" in a formal context can sound too casual; prefer "Qui est" in polite situations.
C'est qui ton meilleur amie à l'école ?
The adjective must agree with the noun’s gender; use "ta meilleure amie" for a female friend.
C'est qui ton meilleur ami à le école ?
When a noun begins with a vowel, the article contracts: "à l'école", not "à le école".
↔Alternatives
Qui est ton meilleur ami à l'école ?
Who is your best friend at school?
Quel est ton meilleur copain à l'école ?
Who is your best buddy at school?
Quel élève considères‑tu comme ton meilleur ami à l'école ?
Which student do you consider your best friend at school?
Cultural Tip
In French, "c'est qui" is reserved for informal settings—think of it as the spoken equivalent of "who's that?" In a classroom or a formal interview, switch to "Qui est...". Also remember gender agreement: if you’re asking about a girl, you’d say "ta meilleure amie" instead of "ton meilleur ami".