French Phrase
C'est quoi ton dessert préféré ?
Meaning
Literally, “What is your favorite dessert?” It is an informal way to ask someone which sweet dish they like the most. The structure C’est quoi… is typical of spoken French and sounds friendly and relaxed.
When to use
Use this sentence in casual conversations with friends, family, or classmates—e.g., during a meal, at a café, or when planning a party menu. It’s too informal for a business meeting or when speaking to someone you must address with "vous".
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoitondessertpréféré?
C'est
Contraction of "cela est"; used to identify or describe something. In questions it can be followed by "quoi" for informal style.
quoi
Interrogative pronoun meaning "what". After "c'est" it forms a casual question (C'est quoi…?).
ton
Possessive adjective meaning "your" (informal, singular). It agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.
dessert
Masculine noun meaning "dessert". In French most food names are masculine, even if the English word is gender‑neutral.
préféré
Adjective meaning "favorite". It must agree with the noun it modifies; here "dessert" is masculine singular, so the form is "préféré" (no -e).
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi ton dessert préféré ?
What's your favorite dessert?
J'adore le tiramisu, et toi ?
I love tiramisu, and you?
✕Common Mistakes
C'est quel ton dessert préféré ?
After "c'est" you should use "quoi" for an informal question, not "quel".
C'est quoi votre dessert préféré ?
"Ton" is used for informal singular; "votre" would be formal or plural and changes the register.
C'est quoi ton dessert préférée ?
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun "dessert"; the correct form is "préféré".
↔Alternatives
Quel est ton dessert préféré ?
What is your favorite dessert?
Quel dessert aimes‑tu le plus ?
Which dessert do you like the most?
Quel est votre dessert préféré ?
What is your favorite dessert? (formal/plural)
Cultural Tip
Desserts hold a special place in French cuisine; a meal often ends with something sweet, from a simple fruit tart to a rich mousse. When you ask "C'est quoi ton dessert préféré ?" you’re inviting the other person to share a personal taste, which can lead to lively discussions about regional specialties like "crème brûlée" from Provence or "tarte Tatin" from the Loire Valley. Remember that "c'est quoi" is colloquial—use "quel est" in formal settings.