French Phrase
C'est quoi un nom de réseau ?
Meaning
The sentence asks “What is a network name?” It is used when someone wants a definition of the term “network name,” especially in contexts like computer networking, Wi‑Fi settings, or social‑media platforms.
When to use
Use this informal question when you need clarification about the term in a casual conversation, a classroom discussion about IT, or while helping a friend set up a Wi‑Fi connection.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoiunnomderéseau?
C'est
Contraction of "cela est", used to point out or define something.
quoi
Interrogative pronoun meaning "what"; placed after "c'est" in informal questions.
un nom de réseau
Literal translation "a network name"; refers to the identifier of a computer or Wi‑Fi network.
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi un nom de réseau ?
What is a network name?
C'est le nom que tu donnes à ton Wi‑Fi, comme « Maison‑2024 ».
It's the name you give to your Wi‑Fi, like “Maison‑2024.”
✕Common Mistakes
C'est quoi un nom du réseau ?
Use the preposition "de" after "nom"; "du" would mean "of the" and changes the meaning.
C'est quoi un nom de le réseau ?
The correct contraction is "du" only when meaning "of the"; here you need just "de".
↔Alternatives
Qu'est‑ce qu'un nom de réseau ?
What is a network name?
Quel est le nom du réseau ?
What is the network's name?
Comment s'appelle le réseau ?
What is the network called?
Cultural Tip
In spoken French, "C'est quoi…" is perfectly natural, but in written or formal contexts you should prefer "Qu'est‑ce que…". Also, there is no liaison between "C'est" and "quoi"; you say /sɛ kwa/.