French Phrase
C'est la chambre 402.
Meaning
The sentence means “It’s room 402.” It is used to point out a specific room, most often in hotels, hostels, hospitals, or dormitories.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone where a particular room is, when you’re checking in, or when you’re giving directions inside a building that uses numbered rooms.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estlachambre402.
C'est (ce + est)
C'est is the contraction of ce (this/that) and est (is) and is used to identify or point out something.
Definite article la
La is the feminine singular definite article, used here because chambre is a feminine noun.
Feminine noun chambre
Chambre means ‘room’ (usually a bedroom or hotel room) and is always feminine.
Number as noun complement
Room numbers are treated as nouns; the number is spoken as a cardinal (quatre‑cent‑deux) and follows the noun.
🗨In Conversation
Excusez‑moi, où est la chambre 402 ?
Excuse me, where is room 402?
C'est la chambre 402, juste à côté de l'ascenseur.
It’s room 402, right next to the elevator.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est le chambre 402.
Chambre is feminine, so the article must be la, not le.
C'est la chambre quatre cent deux.
When the number is written as digits, it is still pronounced as the full cardinal (quatre‑cent‑deux).
C'est la chambre 402 ?
In a statement you don’t need a question mark; use a period unless you’re actually asking.
↔Alternatives
Voici la chambre 402.
Here is room 402.
La chambre 402 se trouve ici.
Room 402 is located here.
Vous êtes à la chambre 402.
You are at room 402.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking hotels, the first digit of a three‑digit room number usually indicates the floor (4xx = fourth floor). Therefore, saying “chambre 402” also implicitly tells the listener the floor. When speaking to staff, keep a polite tone and use “s’il vous plaît” if you’re asking for directions.