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French Phrase

C'est quoi ton exercice cardio préféré ?

/sɛ kwa tɔ̃ ɛgzɛʁsis kaʁdjo pʁefeʁe/
Meaning"What's your favorite cardio exercise?"
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Meaning

This question asks someone to name the cardio activity they like the most, such as running, cycling, or swimming. It’s informal and used in casual conversation.

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When to use

Use it when chatting with friends, gym buddies, or classmates about fitness routines. It’s perfect for informal settings, not for formal interviews or written questionnaires.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estquoitonexercicecardiopréféré?

1

C'est quoi

Colloquial way to ask "what is..."; literally "it is what" but used like "what's..." in spoken French.

2

ton

Possessive adjective for "your" (informal, singular). It agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.

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exercice cardio

Compound noun where "cardio" is an English loanword used as an adjective meaning "cardiovascular".

4

préféré

Adjective meaning "favorite"; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masculine singular here).

5

Question mark

In spoken French the intonation rises at the end; written form ends with a question mark.

🗨In Conversation

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C'est quoi ton exercice cardio préféré ?

What's your favorite cardio exercise?

J'adore le vélo d'appartement, c'est super pour mon cœur.

I love the stationary bike, it's great for my heart.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Quel est ton exercice cardio préféré ?

    While correct, using "Quel est" sounds more formal; learners often mix registers incorrectly.

  • C'est quoi ton exercice cardio préférée ?

    The adjective must agree with "exercice" (masculine), so it should be "préféré" not "préférée".

  • C'est quoi ton exercice cardio préférées ?

    Avoid adding an extra "es"; the adjective already agrees with the singular noun.

↔Alternatives

  • Quel est ton exercice cardio préféré ?

    What is your favorite cardio exercise?

  • Quel exercice cardio aimes-tu le plus ?

    Which cardio exercise do you like the most?

  • Quelle activité cardio préfères-tu ?

    Which cardio activity do you prefer?

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Cultural Tip

In France, "cardio" is a popular loanword from English, especially among fitness enthusiasts. When talking about cardio, people often mention jogging (le jogging), cycling (le vélo), or the elliptical (l'elliptique). Using "C'est quoi" sounds very casual, so reserve it for friends or peers rather than a trainer you don't know well.