French Phrase
C'est le dernier arrêt ?
Meaning
Literally, "Is this the last stop?" The speaker is confirming whether the vehicle has reached its final destination. It can be used politely on public transport or when following a guided tour.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are on a bus, tram, metro, or any vehicle that makes multiple stops and you are unsure whether the current stop is the final one. It works both in formal settings (asking the driver) and informal conversations with fellow passengers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estledernierarrêt?
C'est
Contraction of "ce" (this/that) + "est" (is). Used for identification or description.
le
Definite article for masculine singular nouns.
dernier
Ordinal adjective meaning "last"; agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
arrêt
Masculine noun meaning "stop" (bus, tram, metro).
Question intonation
Rising intonation at the end of the sentence signals a yes/no question; written with a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
C'est le dernier arrêt ?
Is this the last stop?
Non, il y en a encore deux.
No, there are still two more.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est le dernier arrêt.
Missing the question mark or rising intonation makes it a statement rather than a question.
C'est la dernier arrêt ?
The article and adjective must agree in gender: "le" and "dernier" for masculine "arrêt".
Est le dernier arrêt ?
When using inversion, you need "Est‑ce" or "Est‑ce que"; "Est le" is ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce le dernier arrêt ?
Is it the last stop?
On est au dernier arrêt ?
Are we at the last stop?
C'est la dernière station ?
Is this the last station?
Cultural Tip
In France, "arrêt" is used for bus, tram, and metro stops, while "station" refers to train or subway stations. When speaking to a driver or conductor, a polite tone is appreciated. In some regions (e.g., Québec) you may also hear "arrêt de bus" to be explicit. Avoid using "dernier" for a stop that is merely the final one of the day; instead say "le dernier de la ligne" if you need to be precise.