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French Phrase

C'est quoi notre système d'appels d'urgence ?

/sɛ kwa nɔtʁə sistɛm dapɛl dyʁʒɑ̃s/
Meaning"What is our emergency call system?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking for an explanation or description of the emergency call system that belongs to the group they are part of. It can refer to a phone system, an app, or any protocol used to request urgent assistance.

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When to use

Use this question during a safety briefing, a team meeting, or when you need clarification about how to contact emergency services within a company, school, or community organization.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estquoinotresystèmed'appelsd'urgence?

1

C'est quoi

Informal way to ask "What is..."; equivalent to "Qu'est-ce que c'est?" but more colloquial.

2

Notre

Possessive adjective meaning "our", agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

3

Système d'appels

Noun + prepositional complement; "d'" is the elided form of "de" before a vowel.

4

d'urgence

Another prepositional complement indicating purpose or type; "urgence" is a feminine noun.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'est quoi notre système d'appels d'urgence ?

What is our emergency call system?

C'est le bouton rouge sur le tableau de bord qui déclenche directement le 112.

It's the red button on the dashboard that directly dials 112.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • C'est quoi notre système d'appel d'urgence ?

    Use the plural "appels" because the system usually handles multiple calls; "appel" singular sounds like a single phone call.

  • Quel est notre système d'appels de urgence ?

    The correct order is "Quel est notre système d'appels d'urgence ?" (no extra "de" before "urgence").

  • C'est quoi notre système d'appels d'urgence

    Don't forget the question mark; punctuation signals a question in written French.

↔Alternatives

  • Quel est notre système d'appels d'urgence ?

    What is our emergency call system?

  • Pouvez-vous me décrire notre système d'appels d'urgence ?

    Could you describe our emergency call system?

  • Comment fonctionne notre système d'appels d'urgence ?

    How does our emergency call system work?

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Cultural Tip

In formal French, especially in professional or official contexts, it is preferable to use "Quel est..." or "Pouvez-vous me dire...". "C'est quoi..." is perfectly understood but sounds casual and is more common among peers or in spoken language.