French Phrase
C'est quoi la limite de poids ?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the maximum allowed weight in a given context, such as luggage, an elevator, or a vehicle. It is a direct, informal way to request that information.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know a weight restriction, especially in everyday situations like checking airline baggage rules, asking about a gym equipment limit, or confirming the capacity of a transport vehicle.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoilalimitedepoids?
C'est quoi
Informal spoken form of "Qu'est-ce que c'est?" used to ask "What is..."
la limite de poids
A noun phrase meaning "the weight limit"; "de" links the limit to what is being limited.
Question intonation
In spoken French, the rising intonation at the end signals a question, so no inversion is needed.
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi la limite de poids ?
What is the weight limit?
La limite de poids est de 23 kilogrammes pour les bagages en soute.
The weight limit is 23 kilograms for checked luggage.
✕Common Mistakes
Quel est la limite de poids ?
The article must agree with the noun; use "Quelle est" because "limite" is feminine.
C'est quoi le limite de poids ?
The noun "limite" requires the feminine article "la".
C'est quoi la limite du poids ?
Use "de" (of) rather than the contracted "du" when the noun is a generic concept, not a specific "poids" already defined.
↔Alternatives
Quelle est la limite de poids ?
What is the weight limit?
Quel est le poids maximum autorisé ?
What is the maximum allowed weight?
Pouvez‑vous me dire la limite de poids ?
Can you tell me the weight limit?
Cultural Tip
In formal contexts (e.g., speaking to a customer service agent), prefer "Quelle est la limite de poids ?" or "Quel est le poids maximum autorisé ?". "C'est quoi..." is perfectly natural among friends or in casual settings, but may be seen as too informal in written or business communication.