French Phrase
Tu portes quoi aujourd'hui ?
Meaning
Literally ‘You wear what today?’, this informal question asks someone what they are wearing right now. It’s a friendly way to comment on a person’s outfit or to start a casual conversation about clothing.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, classmates, or coworkers in relaxed settings—when you notice someone’s outfit, when you’re planning a group activity, or simply to break the ice about fashion.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuportesquoiaujourd'hui?
Porter (present)
The verb *porter* means ‘to wear’. In the present tense, second‑person singular it is conjugated as *tu portes*.
Interrogative *quoi* after the verb
In spoken French you can place *quoi* directly after the verb (e.g., *tu portes quoi*). In formal speech you would use *qu’est‑ce que*.
Adverb *aujourd'hui*
*Aujourd'hui* means ‘today’ and is placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Tu portes quoi aujourd'hui ?
What are you wearing today?
Je porte un jean, un t‑shirt bleu et des baskets.
I’m wearing jeans, a blue t‑shirt and sneakers.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu porte quoi aujourd'hui ?
The verb must agree with the subject: *portes* (with an *s*) for *tu*.
Quoi tu portes aujourd'hui ?
In spoken French *quoi* follows the verb; *quoi tu portes* sounds unnatural.
Tu portes aujourd'hui quoi ?
The adverb *aujourd'hui* stays at the end of the sentence, not before *quoi*.
↔Alternatives
Qu'est‑ce que tu portes aujourd'hui ?
What are you wearing today?
Tu mets quoi aujourd'hui ?
What are you putting on today?
Quel est ton look aujourd'hui ?
What’s your look today?
Cultural Tip
Commenting on someone’s outfit is common in French social life, especially among younger people. However, keep the tone light and avoid overly personal remarks. The *quoi*‑after‑verb construction is strictly informal; in a business or formal context you should use *qu’est‑ce que tu portes*.