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French Phrase

C'est le dernier appel ?

/sɛ lə dɛʁ.nje a.pɛl/
Meaning"Is this the last call?"
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Meaning

Literally “Is this the last call?” It is used to confirm whether a particular call is the final one, such as the last announcement before a train departs or the final phone call in a queue.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to verify that no more calls/announcements will follow – e.g., at a train station, on a conference line, or when a customer service operator asks if you need anything else.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estledernierappel?

1

C'est

Contraction of "ce" (this/that) + "est" (is). Used for identification or definition.

2

le

Definite article "the"; agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.

3

dernier

Adjective meaning "last"; placed before the noun and agrees in gender and number (masc. sing. = dernier).

4

appel

Masculine noun meaning "call" (phone call, announcement, or a turn to speak).

5

Question formation

In spoken French a statement can become a yes‑no question simply by raising intonation; written form often adds a question mark.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'est le dernier appel ?

Is this the last call?

Oui, c'est le dernier. Vous pouvez raccrocher.

Yes, it’s the last one. You may hang up.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Il est le dernier appel.

    "Il est" is used for describing people or things, not for identification. Use "C'est".

  • C'est le dernier appels.

    The noun "appel" is singular; the adjective must agree in number. Remove the extra "s".

  • C'est le dernier appel ?

    In formal writing, prefer the inverted form "Est‑ce le dernier appel ?".

↔Alternatives

  • Est‑ce le dernier appel ?

    Is this the last call?

  • C'est le dernier appel possible ?

    Is this the final possible call?

  • C’est le dernier appel, n’est‑ce pas ?

    This is the last call, isn’t it?

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Cultural Tip

In formal written French, the inverted form "Est‑ce le dernier appel ?" is preferred for yes‑no questions. In everyday speech, French speakers often keep the statement order and simply raise their voice at the end. Also, "appel" can refer to a phone call, a turn to speak, or an announcement, so context determines the exact meaning.