French Phrase
C'est quoi l'option internationale la moins chère ?
Meaning
This question asks for the cheapest international option among a set of choices, such as phone plans, shipping services, or travel packages. It combines an informal interrogative structure with a superlative adjective.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to compare several international offers and want to know which one costs the least. It’s common in customer‑service calls, travel agencies, or when discussing telecom plans.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoil'optioninternationalelamoinschère?
C'est + quoi
The informal way to ask "What is..."; "c'est" is a contraction of "ce + est".
l'option
Feminine noun "option" preceded by the elided article "l'" because it starts with a vowel.
Adjective agreement
"internationale" and "chère" agree in gender (feminine) and number (singular) with "option".
Superlative with "moins"
"moins chère" forms the superlative meaning "least expensive"; the adjective must match the noun's gender.
Formal vs. informal
In formal contexts replace "C'est quoi" with "Quelle est".
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi l'option internationale la moins chère ?
What is the cheapest international option?
C'est le forfait qui inclut les appels vers l'étranger à 5 €/mois.
It's the plan that includes calls abroad for €5 per month.
✕Common Mistakes
Quel est l'option internationale la moins chère ?
Use "Quelle" because "option" is feminine.
C'est quoi l'option internationale le moins cher ?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun "option".
C'est quoi l'option internationale la moins cher ?
Missing the final "e" on "cher" for feminine agreement.
C'est quoi l'option internationale le plus bon marché ?
Mixing two superlative structures; choose either "le plus bon marché" or "la moins chère".
↔Alternatives
Quelle est l'option internationale la moins chère ?
What is the cheapest international option?
Pouvez‑vous me dire quelle est l'option internationale la plus économique ?
Can you tell me which international option is the most economical?
Quel est le tarif international le plus bas ?
What is the lowest international rate?
Cultural Tip
"C'est quoi" is perfectly natural in spoken French but sounds too casual for written or formal speech. In business emails or official documents, switch to "Quelle est...". Also remember that "option" is feminine, so adjectives must be in the feminine form (e.g., "la moins chère").