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French Phrase

C'est quoi ta routine d'entraînement ?

/sɛ kwa ta ʁutin d‿ɑ̃tʁɛnəmɑ̃/
Meaning"What's your training routine?"
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Meaning

Literally, "What is your training routine?" It’s an informal way to ask someone how they structure their workouts, whether at the gym, for a sport, or personal fitness.

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When to use

Use this phrase with friends, gym partners, or anyone you have a casual relationship with. It’s perfect for a relaxed conversation about fitness habits, but avoid it in formal or professional settings.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estquoitaroutined'entraînement?

1

C'est

Contraction of "cela est"; used in spoken French to introduce a question or statement.

2

quoi (after C'est)

When "quoi" follows "c'est", it forms an informal way to ask "what is..."; the verb "être" is omitted.

3

ta

Possessive adjective agreeing with the feminine noun "routine".

4

d' (elision)

The preposition "de" drops the e before a vowel or mute h, becoming "d'".

5

entraînement

Masculine noun meaning "training" or "workout"; often used in sports contexts.

🗨In Conversation

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C'est quoi ta routine d'entraînement ?

What's your training routine?

Je fais du cardio le lundi, du renforcement le mercredi et du yoga le vendredi.

I do cardio on Monday, strength training on Wednesday, and yoga on Friday.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Quel est ta routine d'entraînement ?

    The verb "être" must agree with the noun; use "Quelle est" for a feminine noun.

  • C'est quoi ton routine d'entraînement ?

    Possessive adjective must match gender: "ta" for feminine "routine".

  • C'est quoi ta routine d'entrainement ?

    Missing the accent on "entraînement"; the correct spelling includes the acute accent on the first e.

↔Alternatives

  • Quelle est ta routine d'entraînement ?

    What is your training routine?

  • Comment s'organise ton entraînement ?

    How is your training organized?

  • Tu t'entraînes comment ?

    How do you train?

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Cultural Tip

In France, the word "routine" is borrowed from English and is common in fitness circles. When talking about sports, you might also hear "programme d'entraînement" (training program) which sounds a bit more formal. Remember that French speakers often prefer the informal "c'est quoi..." in spoken conversation, but written French usually opts for "quelle est...".