French Phrase
C'est le dernier entretien ?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the current interview is the final one in a series, typically in a job‑hunting context. It can also be used more generally to confirm that a meeting is the last scheduled one.
When to use
Use this phrase after you have already attended one or more interviews and want to know if there are any more steps left in the selection process. It is informal but perfectly acceptable in most professional settings when speaking with a recruiter or hiring manager.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estledernierentretien?
C' (elision)
The pronoun "ce" drops the e before a vowel or mute h, becoming "c'" and attaches to the verb.
est (être)
"est" is the third‑person singular present of the verb "être" (to be).
le (definite article)
The masculine singular definite article used before a noun.
dernier (adjective)
Means "last" or "final"; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
entretien (noun)
A masculine noun meaning "interview", "meeting", or "conversation".
Question intonation
When the sentence ends with a question mark, the intonation rises; the structure is a declarative sentence turned into a question.
🗨In Conversation
C'est le dernier entretien ?
Is this the final interview?
Oui, après celui‑ci nous prendrons notre décision.
Yes, after this one we will make our decision.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est le dernier entretiens ?
The noun should stay singular because you are referring to a single interview.
C'est le dernier entretien.
Missing the question mark or rising intonation makes it a statement, not a question.
Ce est le dernier entretien ?
Using "c'est" without the elision ("ce est") is incorrect; the correct form is "c'est" or "est‑ce".
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce le dernier entretien ?
Is it the last interview?
C'est le dernier entretien, n'est‑ce pas ?
This is the last interview, isn’t it?
Est‑ce le dernier entretien que nous ayons prévu ?
Is this the last interview we have scheduled?
Cultural Tip
In French business culture, it is polite to show interest in the recruitment timeline. While "C'est le dernier entretien ?" is perfectly understandable, the more formal "Est‑ce le dernier entretien ?" is often preferred in written communication or when speaking to senior managers. Also, remember that French speakers may add a short confirmation phrase like "Oui, c’est le dernier" after you ask.