French Phrase
C'est quoi, des frais non remboursables ?
Meaning
The sentence asks for a definition or explanation of "non‑refundable fees" – costs that will not be returned to the payer even if the service is cancelled or not used.
When to use
Use this question when you are reviewing a contract, a travel booking, a subscription service, or any purchase where the provider mentions "frais non remboursables" and you need clarification.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoi,desfraisnonremboursables?
C'est + quoi
In informal spoken French, "C'est quoi" is used to ask "What is..."; it is a contraction of "Qu'est-ce que c'est?".
Indefinite article "des"
"Des" is the plural indefinite article, used before a plural noun when the quantity is not specified.
Adjective agreement
The adjective "remboursables" agrees in number (plural) and gender (masculine) with the noun "frais".
Negation with "non"
"Non" placed before an adjective negates it, meaning "not"; here it negates "remboursables".
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi, des frais non remboursables ?
What are non‑refundable fees?
Ce sont des frais que l’on ne te rendra jamais, même si tu annules la réservation.
They are fees that will never be returned to you, even if you cancel the reservation.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est quoi les frais non remboursables ?
Missing the indefinite article "des"; "C'est quoi" is followed by a noun phrase introduced by "des" when the noun is plural and indefinite.
C'est quoi, des frais non remboursable ?
The adjective must agree in number with "frais"; use the plural form "remboursables".
C'est quoi, des frais pas remboursables ?
Avoid splitting the negation; "non" directly precedes the adjective.
↔Alternatives
Qu'est‑ce que sont les frais non remboursables ?
What are non‑refundable fees?
Pouvez‑vous m'expliquer les frais non remboursables ?
Can you explain the non‑refundable fees to me?
Que signifie "frais non remboursables" ?
What does "non‑refundable fees" mean?
Cultural Tip
The structure "C'est quoi..." is perfectly natural in everyday conversation but is considered informal. In written or formal contexts, prefer "Qu'est‑ce que sont les…" or "Que signifie…". Also, French speakers often ask for clarification about fees before signing a contract, especially in travel and telecom sectors.