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French Phrase

C'est quoi ton sport préféré ?

/sɛ kwa tɔ̃ spɔʁ pʁe.fe.ʁe/

Meaning"What’s your favorite sport?"

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Meaning

Literally, "What is your favorite sport?" It’s an informal way to ask someone which sport they like the most. The phrase is colloquial and commonly used among friends or peers.

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When to use

Use this question in casual conversation, such as chatting with classmates, teammates, or new acquaintances at a social gathering. It’s perfect for ice‑breaker moments or when you want to steer a light‑hearted discussion toward hobbies.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'estquoitonsportpréféré?

1

C'est

Contraction of "ce est" used to introduce or identify something; in questions it can be followed by "quoi".

2

quoi (interrogative)

Used after "c'est" for informal "what is..." questions; more casual than "quel".

3

ton (possessive adjective)

Agrees with the gender of the noun that follows; "ton" is used before masculine singular nouns like "sport".

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préféré (adjective agreement)

Adjective placed after the noun; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masc. sing. → préféré).

🗨In Conversation

A

C'est quoi ton sport préféré ?

What’s your favorite sport?

J'adore le football, et toi ?

I love football, how about you?

B

✕Common Mistakes

C'est quel ton sport préféré ?
After "c'est" you should use "quoi" for informal questions, not "quel".
C'est quoi ta sport préféré ?
"Sport" is masculine, so the possessive must be "ton", not the feminine "ta".
C'est quoi ton sport préférée ?
Because "sport" is masculine, the adjective stays masculine (préféré). Using the feminine form is a gender agreement error.

↔Alternatives

Quel est ton sport préféré ?
What is your favorite sport?
Quel sport aimes‑tu le plus ?
Which sport do you like the most?
Quel sport te plaît le plus ?
Which sport pleases you the most?

Cultural Tip

In France, "sport" often brings to mind football (soccer), rugby, tennis, and cycling. When you ask "C'est quoi ton sport préféré ?" you’ll likely hear a passionate answer, especially if the person follows a local team. The phrase "C'est quoi..." is very informal; in a formal setting (e.g., a job interview) you’d opt for "Quel est votre sport préféré ?" using the polite "vous".