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French Phrase

C'est quoi mon diagnostic?

/s‿e kwa mɔ̃ djaɡ.nɔ.zik/

Meaning"What is my diagnosis?"

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Meaning

The speaker is asking a doctor or health professional to reveal the result of a medical examination – essentially, "What is my diagnosis?" It conveys a need for clarification about one’s health condition.

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When to use

Use this phrase during a medical appointment, after tests, or when you receive a health report and want the doctor to explain the diagnosis. It is informal, so it works best with a doctor you have a familiar rapport with or in a casual conversation about health.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estquoimondiagnostic?

1

C'est + quoi

In informal spoken French, "C'est quoi" is used to ask "What is..." instead of the more formal "Quel est...".

2

Ce + est → C'est

The contraction "C'est" combines the demonstrative pronoun "ce" (this/that) with the verb "être".

3

Possessive adjective "mon"

Use "mon" before masculine singular nouns (diagnostic) to mean "my".

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Gender of "diagnostic"

"Diagnostic" is a masculine noun, so the possessive adjective is "mon" not "ma".

🗨In Conversation

A

C'est quoi mon diagnostic?

What is my diagnosis?

Vous avez une infection virale, rien de grave.

You have a viral infection, nothing serious.

B

✕Common Mistakes

C'est quel mon diagnostic?
Do not invert "c'est" and "quel"; the correct informal form is "C'est quoi..." and the formal form is "Quel est..."
C'est quoi ma diagnostic?
"Diagnostic" is masculine, so the possessive must be "mon" not "ma".
C'est quoi mon diagnostique?
The noun is "diagnostic" (no final "e"). Adding an "e" makes it a misspelling.

↔Alternatives

Quel est mon diagnostic?
What is my diagnosis?
Quel est le diagnostic?
What is the diagnosis?
Quelle est ma maladie?
What is my illness?

Cultural Tip

In French medical settings, the formal "Quel est mon diagnostic?" is preferred in written or very polite speech. "C'est quoi mon diagnostic?" is perfectly natural in spoken, friendly exchanges, but avoid it with a doctor you do not know well, as it can sound overly casual. Also, French doctors often give the diagnosis first and then explain the treatment, so be ready to follow up with "Quelles sont les options de traitement?".