French Phrase
C'est la bonne rue ?
Meaning
This question asks whether the street you are on or looking at is the correct one. It is a quick way to confirm your direction while navigating a city or town.
When to use
Use it when you are unsure if you have reached the intended street, when asking a passer‑by for confirmation, or when double‑checking a map while walking.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estlabonnerue?
C'est
Contraction of "ce est" used for identification; in questions it can replace "Est-ce" in informal speech.
la (definite article)
Feminine singular article that agrees with the noun "rue".
bonne (adjective agreement)
The adjective "bon" takes the feminine form "bonne" to match the feminine noun "rue".
rue (noun)
A feminine noun meaning "street"; always preceded by the feminine article "la".
Question intonation
When using "C'est" to ask a yes/no question, the sentence is spoken with rising intonation rather than inversion.
🗨In Conversation
C'est la bonne rue ?
Is this the right street?
Oui, c'est la bonne rue. Vous êtes à côté de la mairie.
Yes, this is the right street. You’re next to the town hall.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est le bonne rue ?
The article and adjective must be feminine to match "rue".
C'est la bon rue ?
Adjective "bon" needs the feminine ending "-ne" before a feminine noun.
Est la bonne rue ?
A verb cannot directly follow "Est" without the dummy subject "ce"; use "Est‑ce" or "C'est".
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce la bonne rue ?
Is this the right street?
C'est la bonne rue, n'est‑ce pas ?
This is the right street, isn’t it?
C'est la bonne rue, je crois.
I think this is the right street.
Cultural Tip
In everyday French, "C'est" is often used for yes/no questions with a rising tone, especially in informal contexts. In more formal situations, or in written French, you’ll see the inverted form "Est‑ce la bonne rue ?". Remember that "rue" is feminine, so adjectives must agree (bonne, petite, large, etc.).