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French Phrase

Qu'est‑ce qu'il y a comme cours de fitness en groupe ?

/kɛs k‿il ja kɔ̃ kuʁ də fitnɛs ɑ̃ ɡʁup/
Meaning"What group fitness classes are there?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking what group‑fitness classes are available, typically at a gym, sports centre or community centre. It’s a polite, neutral way to request the schedule or list of offerings.

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When to use

Use this question at the reception desk of a gym, when speaking with a trainer, or in an email to a fitness centre. It works both in spoken conversation and in written inquiries.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Qu'est-cequ'ilyacommecoursdefitnessengroupe?

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Qu'est‑ce que / Qu'est‑ce qu'

The fixed interrogative phrase used to ask “what”. It is followed by a verb or clause; when the next word begins with a vowel, the final “e” is elided to “qu'”.

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Il y a (existential)

Literally “there is/are”. Used to ask about the existence or availability of something.

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Comme (as in “comme + noun”)

Here it means “what kind of / what type of”. It introduces the thing you’re inquiring about.

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En groupe

A prepositional phrase meaning “in a group”. Placed after the noun it modifies.

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Fitness (anglicism)

A borrowed English word that is fully accepted in modern French, especially in sport‑related contexts.

🗨In Conversation

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Qu'est‑ce qu'il y a comme cours de fitness en groupe ?

What group fitness classes are there?

Nous proposons du yoga, du body‑pump, du HIIT et du step, tous les matins et les soirs.

We offer yoga, body‑pump, HIIT and step, every morning and evening.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Qu'est‑ce que il y a comme cours de fitness en groupe ?

    The contraction “qu'” is required before a vowel sound; the correct form is “qu'il”.

  • Qu'est‑ce qu'il y a comme cours en groupe de fitness ?

    Avoid swapping the order; “cours de fitness en groupe” is the natural order, not “cours en groupe de fitness”.

  • Qu’est‑ce qu’il y a comme cours de fitness groupe ?

    The preposition “en” is needed before “groupe”.

↔Alternatives

  • Quels cours de fitness en groupe proposez‑vous ?

    Which group fitness classes do you offer?

  • Il y a quels cours de fitness en groupe ?

    What group fitness classes are there?

  • Quelles activités de fitness en groupe sont disponibles ?

    Which group fitness activities are available?

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Cultural Tip

In French gyms the term “cours de fitness” often covers a wide range of activities, from yoga to high‑intensity interval training. When asking, keep a courteous tone; using “s’il vous plaît” before or after the question (e.g., “S’il vous plaît, qu’est‑ce qu’il y a comme cours…”) adds extra politeness, especially in formal settings.