French Phrase
Bien sûr, tu veux quoi ?
Meaning
Literally “Of course, you want what?” It’s a casual way to confirm agreement and then ask the listener what they would like. The tone is friendly and informal.
When to use
Use this phrase in relaxed settings—among friends, family, or peers—when you’re already on the same page and want to know the other person’s preference. Avoid in formal or professional contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Biensûr,tuveuxquoi?
Bien sûr
An adverbial phrase meaning “of course”. It can start a sentence or be inserted for emphasis.
tu (subject pronoun)
Informal second‑person singular pronoun used in everyday conversation.
veux (present of vouloir)
The present‑tense form of the verb vouloir (to want) for ‘tu’. Regular -er verb conjugation.
quoi after a verb
In colloquial French, the interrogative pronoun ‘quoi’ can follow the verb directly, equivalent to ‘what’ in English.
🗨In Conversation
Bien sûr, tu veux quoi ?
Sure, what do you want?
Je veux un café, s'il te plaît.
I’d like a coffee, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Bien sûr, tu veux que ?
‘Que’ is used before a verb, not after. ‘Tu veux que ?’ is ungrammatical in this context.
Bien sûr, vous voulez quoi ?
‘Voulez’ is the formal/plural form; with ‘tu’ you must use ‘veux’. Mixing them sounds inconsistent.
Bien sûr tu veux quoi
Missing punctuation can change the rhythm; a comma after ‘sûr’ and a question mark are essential for the spoken intonation.
↔Alternatives
Qu'est-ce que tu veux ?
What do you want?
Tu veux quoi exactement ?
What exactly do you want?
Qu'est‑ce que tu désires ?
What do you desire?
Cultural Tip
‘Bien sûr’ can sound very reassuring, but the level of enthusiasm depends on intonation. The use of ‘quoi’ after the verb is strictly informal; in polite conversation you’d replace it with ‘qu’est‑ce que tu veux ?’. Also, French speakers often drop the final ‘e’ in ‘sûr’ when speaking quickly, sounding like /syʁ/.