French Phrase
C'est le bon arrêt ?
Meaning
Literally, "Is this the good stop?" In everyday usage it means "Is this the right stop?" – a quick way to confirm you’re getting off at the correct place on a bus, tram, or metro.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re on public transport and want to double‑check that the vehicle is about to stop at your intended destination. It’s also handy when asking a local for confirmation while walking down a street.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estlebonarrêt?
C'est
Contraction of "ce" (this/it) + "est" (is). Used to identify or describe something.
le
Definite article "the" that agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
bon
Adjective meaning "good/right"; placed before the noun and agrees in gender and number (masc. singular = bon).
arrêt
Masculine noun meaning "stop" (as in a bus or train stop).
Question formation
In spoken French, a simple rising intonation after the statement "C'est le bon arrêt" turns it into a question; written form adds a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
C'est le bon arrêt ?
Is this the right stop?
Oui, c'est le bon arrêt.
Yes, this is the right stop.
✕Common Mistakes
c'est le arrêt bon
Adjectives like "bon" must come before the noun and agree in gender; the correct order is "le bon arrêt".
Est le bon arrêt ?
When using inversion, you need the full "Est‑ce" construction: "Est‑ce le bon arrêt ?"
C'est le bon arrêt.
Without a rising intonation or a question mark, this becomes a statement. Add a question mark or raise your pitch to turn it into a question.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce le bon arrêt ?
Is this the right stop?
On est au bon arrêt ?
Are we at the right stop?
C'est le bon arrêt, non ?
This is the right stop, isn’t it?
Cultural Tip
Before asking, it’s polite to say "Excusez‑moi" or "Pardon" to get the driver’s or fellow passenger’s attention. In many French cities, the driver may not stop at every request, so confirming the stop sign on the vehicle or the next station display is also common practice.