French Phrase
C'est quoi les objectifs du projet ?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the specific goals or aims of a given project. It is a direct, informal way to request clarification about what the project intends to achieve.
When to use
Use this phrase in meetings, brainstorming sessions, or casual conversations when you need to know the project's purpose. It works well among colleagues, teammates, or a supervisor in a relaxed setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoilesobjectifsduprojet?
C'est + quoi
Using "C'est quoi" is an informal way to ask "What is..."; it literally means "It is what" and is common in spoken French.
les objectifs
"Objectifs" is a masculine plural noun meaning "goals" or "objectives"; the definite article "les" matches its gender and number.
du = de + le
"du" is the contraction of "de le", used before masculine singular nouns to indicate possession or relation, here "of the project".
Question mark without inversion
In informal spoken French, questions can be formed without subject‑verb inversion; the intonation rises at the end.
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi les objectifs du projet ?
What are the objectives of the project?
On veut augmenter les ventes de 20 % d'ici la fin de l'année et améliorer la satisfaction client.
We want to increase sales by 20 % by the end of the year and improve customer satisfaction.
✕Common Mistakes
C’est quoi les objectifs du projet
Missing the question mark can make the sentence look like a statement; always end with "?" in written French.
C’est quoi le objectifs du projet ?
The article must agree with the plural noun "objectifs"; use "les" not "le".
C’est quoi les objectifs du projets ?
"Projet" is singular here; do not add an "s" unless you refer to multiple projects.
↔Alternatives
Quels sont les objectifs du projet ?
What are the objectives of the project?
Quelles sont les finalités du projet ?
What are the purposes of the project?
Peux‑tu me dire les objectifs du projet ?
Can you tell me the objectives of the project?
Cultural Tip
In formal French, especially in written or business contexts, the inverted form "Quels sont les objectifs du projet ?" is preferred. "C'est quoi..." is perfectly natural in spoken French, but avoid it in official emails or presentations.