French Phrase
C'est quoi ton déjeuner préféré ?
Meaning
This sentence asks someone to name the meal they like the most for lunch. It’s a casual way to inquire about personal food preferences, equivalent to “What’s your favorite lunch?” in English.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations with friends, classmates, or colleagues when you want to learn about their lunchtime habits. It’s perfect for small‑talk, language‑exchange sessions, or when planning a group meal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoitondéjeunerpréféré?
C'est
Contraction of "cela est"; used to introduce a definition or identification.
quoi after C'est
In informal spoken French, "quoi" can follow "c'est" to ask "what is..." (e.g., "C'est quoi...?"), equivalent to "Quel est...?".
ton
Possessive adjective meaning "your" (singular, informal). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
déjeuner
Noun meaning "lunch"; masculine singular.
préféré
Adjective meaning "favorite"; must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (here masculine singular, so no extra -e).
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi ton déjeuner préféré ?
What’s your favorite lunch?
Mon déjeuner préféré, c'est la quiche lorraine.
My favorite lunch is quiche Lorraine.
✕Common Mistakes
C’est quel ton déjeuner préféré ?
Mixing "c’est" with "quel" is ungrammatical; choose either "C’est quoi…" (informal) or "Quel est…" (formal).
C'est quoi ton déjeuner préférée ?
The adjective must agree with "déjeuner" (masculine). Adding an extra "e" makes it feminine and incorrect.
C'est quoi ton déjeuner préférées ?
Do not add an "s"; "préféré" already agrees with the singular noun "déjeuner".
↔Alternatives
Quel est ton déjeuner préféré ?
What is your favorite lunch?
Quel plat préfères‑tu pour le déjeuner ?
Which dish do you prefer for lunch?
Qu’est‑ce que tu aimes manger au déjeuner ?
What do you like to eat for lunch?
Cultural Tip
In France, lunch (le déjeuner) is often a more substantial meal than in many Anglophone countries, typically lasting an hour and sometimes including a starter, a main dish, cheese, and dessert. Common favorites range from a simple baguette with cheese to more elaborate dishes like quiche, croque‑monsieur, or a salade niçoise. When asking this question, keep the tone light; using "C’est quoi…" signals familiarity, while "Quel est…" is slightly more formal and suitable for a teacher or a new acquaintance.