French Phrase
C'est quoi ton passe-temps préféré ?
Meaning
Literally "What is your favorite pastime?" It is a casual way to ask someone what activity they enjoy most in their free time.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings—talking with friends, classmates, or coworkers you know well. It’s perfect for ice‑breaker conversations or when you want to learn more about someone's personal interests.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoitonpasse-tempspréféré?
C'est quoi
Informal way to ask "what is it?"; literally "it is what" and used like "what's..." in spoken French.
ton
Possessive adjective for "your" (masculine singular). It agrees with the noun that follows.
passe-temps
Compound noun meaning "hobby" or "pastime"; masculine singular, so it takes "le" or "ton".
préféré
Adjective meaning "favorite"; must agree in gender and number with the noun (masculine singular → préféré).
Question mark
In spoken French the intonation rises at the end; written form ends with a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi ton passe-temps préféré ?
What's your favorite hobby?
J'adore la photographie, surtout les portraits en noir et blanc.
I love photography, especially black‑and‑white portraits.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est quel ton passe-temps préféré ?
Use "quoi" after "c'est" for informal questions; "quel" would need a different structure ("Quel est ton passe‑temps préféré ?").
ton passe‑temps préférée
The noun "passe‑temps" is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine (préféré), not feminine (préférée).
C’est quoi ton passe‑temps préféré
Missing the final question mark can make the sentence look like a statement; always end with "?" in writing.
↔Alternatives
Quel est ton loisir préféré ?
What is your favorite leisure activity?
Quelle activité aimes‑tu le plus ?
Which activity do you like the most?
Qu'est‑ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Cultural Tip
In France people often distinguish between "loisir" (leisure) and "passe‑temps" (hobby). While both are understood, "loisir" sounds a bit more formal. Also, French speakers love to talk about cultural activities—reading, cinema, cooking—so mentioning one of these can keep the conversation flowing.