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French Phrase

Le petit‑déj, c’est important pour toi ?

/lə pəti.dɛʒ, sɛ ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃ puʁ twa/
Meaning"Is breakfast important for you?"
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Meaning

Literally: “Breakfast, is it important for you?” It’s a casual way to ask someone whether they consider breakfast an essential part of their day.

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When to use

Use this sentence in informal conversations with friends, family, or colleagues when you want to discuss daily habits, health routines, or when planning a morning meeting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Lepetit-déj,c'estimportantpourtoi?

1

c'est

c'est = "it is"; used here to link the subject (le petit‑déj) with the adjective phrase.

2

important

Adjective placed after c'est; remains invariable (no agreement with le petit‑déj).

3

pour + pronoun

The preposition pour introduces the beneficiary; the pronoun toi is stressed and placed after pour.

4

petit‑déj (colloquial)

Shortened, informal form of petit‑déjeuner; common in spoken French and casual writing.

5

question intonation

A rising intonation on the final word (toi) signals a yes‑no question; the comma after petit‑déj is optional in speech.

🗨In Conversation

A

Le petit‑déj, c’est important pour toi ?

Is breakfast important to you?

Oui, j’en ai besoin pour bien commencer la journée.

Yes, I need it to start the day well.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Le petit‑déj, c’est important pour vous ?

    Using vous changes the register; the original sentence is informal and uses the familiar pronoun toi.

  • Le petit‑déj, c’est important à toi ?

    The correct preposition after important is pour, not à.

  • Le petit‑déj, c’est important pour te ?

    The stressed pronoun after pour is toi, not te.

↔Alternatives

  • Le petit‑déjeuner, c’est important pour toi ?

    Is breakfast important for you?

  • Est‑ce que le petit‑déjeuner est important pour toi ?

    Is breakfast important for you?

  • Tu considères le petit‑déj comme essentiel ?

    Do you consider breakfast essential?

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Cultural Tip

In France, breakfast (le petit‑déjeuner) is usually light: a croissant or tartine with butter/jam, coffee or hot chocolate, and sometimes fruit or yogurt. Asking about it can also hint at health habits, as many French people view a simple, quick breakfast as the norm rather than a large meal.