French Phrase
C'est la meilleure affaire ?
Meaning
Literally, "Is this the best deal?" It asks whether the current offer is the most advantageous compared to other options.
When to use
Use this phrase while shopping, negotiating a contract, or comparing offers to confirm that you’re getting the most favorable terms.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estlameilleureaffaire?
C'est
Contraction of "ce" + "est"; used to point out or identify something.
la
Definite article for feminine singular nouns.
meilleure
Superlative form of "bon"; must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (feminine singular → meilleure).
affaire
Feminine noun meaning "deal" or "business"; often used in shopping contexts.
Question mark
Rising intonation or inversion can turn the statement into a question; here the intonation is implied.
🗨In Conversation
C'est la meilleure affaire ?
Is this the best deal?
Oui, c'est la meilleure affaire que j'ai trouvée cette semaine.
Yes, it's the best deal I've found this week.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est le meilleur affaire ?
"Affaire" is feminine, so the article and adjective must be feminine (la meilleure affaire).
C'est la meilleur affaire ?
Missing the feminine ending "e"; the adjective must agree with "affaire".
C'est la meilleure affaire.
Without a question mark or rising intonation, it becomes a statement rather than a question.
↔Alternatives
C'est le meilleur prix ?
Is this the best price?
C'est la meilleure offre ?
Is this the best offer?
C'est la meilleure occasion ?
Is this the best opportunity?
Cultural Tip
In French, "affaire" is commonly used to talk about a good bargain (e.g., "faire une bonne affaire"). The superlative must match the gender of the noun, so "meilleure affaire" is correct, not "meilleur affaire". When speaking politely, you might soften the question with "est‑ce que": "Est‑ce que c'est la meilleure affaire ?"