French Phrase
C'est quoi Mbps ?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the definition of the technical term "Mbps," which stands for megabits per second – the unit used to measure data transfer speed on the internet.
When to use
Use this question when you are discussing internet speed, broadband plans, or any technical specification that mentions Mbps, especially in casual conversation or a tech‑support chat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoiMbps?
C'est
Contraction of "Ce est"; used as "it is" in French.
quoi after C'est
In informal spoken French, "C'est quoi" replaces the more formal "Qu'est-ce que c'est?"
Mbps
Abbreviation for "megabits per second"; each letter is pronounced separately (ém‑bé‑pé‑ès).
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi Mbps ?
What is Mbps?
C'est l'unité qui mesure la vitesse de connexion, un mégabit par seconde.
It's the unit that measures connection speed, one megabit per second.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est quoi le Mbps ?
The article "le" is unnecessary; "Mbps" is an abbreviation, not a noun that takes an article.
Qu'est‑ce que Mbps ?
Missing the verb "signifie" or "c'est" makes the sentence sound incomplete.
Mbps signifie mégaoctets par seconde
Mbps stands for megabits, not megabytes (mégaoctets).
↔Alternatives
Qu'est-ce que signifie Mbps ?
What does Mbps mean?
Que veut dire Mbps ?
What does Mbps stand for?
Pouvez‑vous expliquer le terme Mbps ?
Can you explain the term Mbps?
Cultural Tip
"C'est quoi" is perfectly natural in everyday spoken French, but in formal writing or presentations you should use the full form "Qu'est‑ce que signifie...". Also, French speakers often clarify that "Mbps" refers to bits, not bytes, because the confusion between "Mb" (megabits) and "MB" (megabytes) is common in tech discussions.