French Phrase
Cet article est en promo ?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a specific product is currently discounted. It uses the informal shortcut “promo” instead of the full word “promotion,” which is common in everyday French, especially in shops and online stores.
When to use
Use this question when you spot an item in a store, market, or on a website and want to confirm if it’s being sold at a reduced price. It works well in casual conversation with sales staff or friends, and in written chat or email inquiries about a product.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cetarticleestenpromo?
Cet
Demonstrative adjective used before masculine singular nouns that begin with a vowel or mute h.
article
Masculine singular noun meaning “item” or “article.”
est
Third‑person singular present of the verb être (to be).
en
Preposition meaning “in” that forms the idiomatic expression “en promo” (on sale).
promo
Colloquial abbreviation of promotion, used for a temporary discount.
?
Question mark signals an interrogative tone; in spoken French the intonation rises at the end.
🗨In Conversation
Cet article est en promo ?
Is this item on sale?
Oui, il y a 20 % de réduction aujourd'hui.
Yes, there’s a 20 % discount today.
✕Common Mistakes
Cette article est en promo ?
“Article” is masculine, so the correct demonstrative is “cet”.
Cet article est promotion ?
The idiom requires the preposition “en” – you can say “en promotion” or the colloquial “en promo”, not just “promotion”.
Cet article est promo ?
Missing the preposition “en”. The correct form is “est en promo”.
↔Alternatives
Cet article est‑il en promotion ?
Is this item on promotion?
Y a‑t‑il une promotion sur cet article ?
Is there a promotion on this item?
Ce produit est en solde ?
Is this product on clearance?
Cultural Tip
In French advertising, “promo” is the go‑to word for a short‑term discount, especially in supermarkets and e‑commerce. “En solde” usually refers to larger, seasonal sales (e.g., winter or summer sales). In a formal setting, you’d prefer the full form “en promotion” or the inversion “Cet article est‑il en promotion ?”.