French Phrase
C'est possible aujourd'hui ?
Meaning
Literally, "Is it possible today?" The speaker is asking whether a certain action or arrangement can be carried out on the same day. It is a polite, slightly informal way to check feasibility.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know if something can be done before the end of the day—e.g., scheduling a meeting, delivering a document, or arranging a pickup. It works in both personal and professional contexts, though in very formal settings you might prefer "Est‑ce possible aujourd'hui ?".
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estpossibleaujourd'hui?
C'est (cela est)
C'est is the contraction of "cela est" and is used to introduce a statement or ask a question about a situation.
possible (adjective)
possible is an adjective meaning "possible"; it agrees in gender and number with the subject (here neutral "c'"), so it stays in the singular form.
aujourd'hui (adverb of time)
aujourd'hui means "today" and functions as an adverb placed after the adjective or verb.
Question intonation
When spoken, the sentence rises in pitch at the end, signalling a yes‑no question even though the word order is declarative.
🗨In Conversation
C'est possible aujourd'hui ?
Is it possible today?
Oui, je peux le faire cet après‑midi.
Yes, I can do it this afternoon.
✕Common Mistakes
C’est possible aujourd’hui.
Missing the question mark or rising intonation makes it a statement rather than a question.
C’est possibles aujourd’hui ?
Using "c’est" with a plural subject (e.g., "C’est possibles") is wrong because "c'" is singular.
C’est aujourd’hui possible ?
Placing "aujourd’hui" before the adjective ("aujourd’hui possible") sounds unnatural in French.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce possible aujourd'hui ?
Is it possible today?
Peut‑on le faire aujourd'hui ?
Can we do it today?
Ça peut se faire aujourd'hui ?
Can that be done today?
Cultural Tip
In French, the simple "C'est possible?" is perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation and sounds friendly. In written or very formal contexts, the inverted form "Est‑ce possible?" is preferred. Also, French speakers often soften requests with "s'il vous plaît" or a brief apology ("Désolé, mais…") before asking, especially in professional emails.