French Phrase
C'est quoi une bonne vitesse internet ?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the definition or criteria of a "good" internet speed. It is a casual way to request advice or standards, often used when comparing plans or troubleshooting connectivity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are discussing internet service options with friends, a sales representative, or tech support, especially in informal settings. It works well in forums, chat groups, or face‑to‑face conversations about bandwidth needs.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquoiunebonnevitesseinternet?
C'est + quoi
The structure "C'est quoi..." is an informal way to ask "What is..."; it is equivalent to "Qu'est-ce que c'est..." but more colloquial.
Indefinite article "une"
Use "une" before a feminine singular noun (vitesse) to indicate an unspecified item.
Adjective agreement
The adjective "bonne" agrees in gender and number with the noun "vitesse" (feminine singular).
Loanword "internet"
"Internet" is a masculine noun in French, but when used as a complement after another noun (vitesse internet) it stays unchanged.
Question mark without inversion
In spoken and informal written French, you can keep the normal word order and just add a question mark; no inversion is required.
🗨In Conversation
C'est quoi une bonne vitesse internet ?
What is a good internet speed?
Pour le streaming en HD, 15 Mbps en téléchargement suffit, mais pour le gaming ou le 4K, vise au moins 25‑30 Mbps.
For HD streaming, 15 Mbps download is enough, but for gaming or 4K you should aim for at least 25‑30 Mbps.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est quoi le bonne vitesse internet ?
The article must agree with the feminine noun "vitesse"; use "une" not "le".
C'est quoi une bon vitesse internet ?
The adjective "bon" must agree in gender; use "bonne" for feminine nouns.
C'est quoi une bonne vitesse d'internet ?
"Internet" is not preceded by a preposition here; the correct collocation is "vitesse internet".
↔Alternatives
Quelle est une bonne vitesse internet ?
What is a good internet speed?
Quel débit internet considère‑t‑on comme bon ?
What internet bandwidth is considered good?
Quel débit internet me faut‑il pour bien naviguer ?
What internet speed do I need for smooth browsing?
Cultural Tip
In France, internet speed is usually expressed in megabits per second (Mbps). When talking about "bonne vitesse," people often differentiate between download (téléchargement) and upload (envoi) speeds, especially for remote work or video calls. Avoid using "fast" (rapide) alone; specify the activity (streaming, gaming, télétravail) to make your request clearer.