French Phrase
Le contact visuel, c'est important ?
Meaning
This sentence asks whether maintaining eye contact is important. It can be used to start a discussion about non‑verbal communication, confidence, or cultural norms.
When to use
Use it when you want to check someone’s opinion on eye contact, for example in a language class, a presentation workshop, or a casual conversation about social skills.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lecontactvisuel,c'estimportant?
Definite article Le
Le is the masculine singular definite article used before a masculine noun like 'contact'.
Noun phrase 'contact visuel'
A compound noun where 'contact' (contact) is modified by the adjective 'visuel' (visual).
Contraction c'
c' is the contraction of the demonstrative pronoun 'ce' before a vowel, here before 'est'.
Verb être (est)
Est is the third person singular present of 'être', meaning 'is'.
Adjective important
Important is an invariable adjective meaning 'important' or 'essential'.
Question intonation
In spoken French, a rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question, even without inversion.
🗨In Conversation
Le contact visuel, c'est important ?
Is eye contact important?
Oui, surtout quand on veut montrer qu’on est attentif.
Yes, especially when you want to show you’re attentive.
✕Common Mistakes
Le contact visuel, c'est important ?
For a formal written question, use inversion: 'Est‑ce que le contact visuel est important ?'
Le contact visuel, c’est important
Missing the question mark changes it to a statement.
↔Alternatives
Le contact visuel, c'est essentiel.
Eye contact is essential.
Est‑ce que le contact visuel est important ?
Is eye contact important?
Le regard, c'est important ?
Is looking (eye contact) important?
Cultural Tip
In French-speaking cultures, steady eye contact is seen as a sign of confidence and honesty, but too intense a stare can be perceived as confrontational. Adjust the length of eye contact according to the setting – shorter in formal meetings, longer in one‑to‑one conversations.