French Phrase
Tu prends quoi comme transport ?
Meaning
This is a common, informal way to ask someone about their mode of transportation. It uses the verb 'prendre' (to take) and places the question word 'quoi' (what) after the verb, which is a hallmark of natural, spoken French.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversations with friends, family, or colleagues when discussing travel plans or daily commutes. It is perfect for asking how someone is getting to a specific event or location.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuprendsquoicommetransport
Prendre
The verb 'to take' is used for almost all forms of transport (bus, train, taxi) in French.
Quoi (Post-verbal)
In casual French, the question word often moves to the end of the phrase instead of the beginning.
Comme
Here, 'comme' acts as 'as' or 'in the way of', used to define the category of the noun 'transport'.
🗨In Conversation
On se voit au cinéma ce soir ?
Are we seeing each other at the cinema tonight?
Oui ! Tu prends quoi comme transport ?
Yes! What transport are you taking?
✕Common Mistakes
Tu prends quoi pour transport ?
Use 'comme' instead of 'pour' when asking about the type or category of something in this context.
Quoi tu prends comme transport ?
In informal French, 'quoi' typically stays after the verb. To start the sentence with 'what', use 'Qu'est-ce que' instead.
↔Alternatives
Comment tu y vas ?
How are you going there?
Tu y vas comment ?
You're going how?
Quel moyen de transport utilises-tu ?
Which means of transport do you use?
Cultural Tip
In French cities like Paris, Lyon, or Bordeaux, 'le métro' or 'le vélo' (biking) are often the default answers. French speakers rarely use formal inversion in daily speech, so this subject-verb-object structure is exactly what you will hear on the streets.