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French Phrase

C'est quoi un repas rapide pour un soir en semaine ?

/sɛ kwa ɛ̃ ʁəpa ʁa.pid puʁ ɛ̃ swaʁ ɑ̃ sə.mɛn/
Meaning"What is a quick meal for a weekday evening?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking for ideas of a quick dinner that can be prepared on a typical weekday evening. It implies a need for speed and simplicity, often because of limited time after work or school.

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When to use

Use this informal question when chatting with friends, family, or on social media cooking groups. It’s too casual for a formal interview or written report.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estquoiunrepasrapidepourunsoirensemaine?

1

C'est (Ce + est)

Contraction used for identification; informal when followed by 'quoi' in questions.

2

Quoi after C'est

In spoken French, 'c'est quoi' replaces the more formal 'qu'est-ce que c'est' for asking 'what is...'.

3

Un repas rapide

Noun phrase meaning 'a quick meal', with adjective after noun as per French grammar.

4

Pour + noun

Preposition indicating purpose or intended time, here 'for a weekday evening'.

5

En semaine

Expression meaning 'on weekdays' (as opposed to 'le week-end').

🗨In Conversation

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C'est quoi un repas rapide pour un soir en semaine ?

What’s a quick meal for a weekday evening?

Tu peux faire des pâtes à la carbonara, c’est prêt en quinze minutes.

You could make carbonara pasta; it’s ready in fifteen minutes.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • C'est quoi un repas rapide pour un soir de semaine ?

    The correct preposition is 'en' for 'on weekdays'.

  • C'est quoi un repas rapide pour un soir pendant semaine ?

    Use 'en semaine' instead of 'pendant semaine'.

  • C'est quoi un repas rapide pour un soir en semaine

    Missing the question mark makes it look like a statement.

↔Alternatives

  • Quel plat rapide peut-on préparer un soir de semaine ?

    Which quick dish can we prepare on a weekday evening?

  • Qu'est-ce qu'on mange rapidement ce soir en semaine ?

    What can we eat quickly tonight on a weekday?

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Cultural Tip

In France, weekday dinners are usually lighter than the more elaborate weekend meals. Popular quick‑fixes include omelettes, salads, simple pastas, or a tartine with cheese and ham. Remember that 'c'est quoi' is colloquial; in a formal setting you’d say 'qu'est‑ce que c’est'.