French Phrase
Ton Wi‑Fi marche ?
Meaning
This question asks whether someone's Wi‑Fi is working. It’s a casual way to check if the internet connection is up and running, often used among friends or family.
When to use
Use this phrase when you notice a device isn’t connecting, when you’re about to start a video call, or simply to confirm that a guest’s home network is functional.
✦Grammar Breakdown
TonWi‑Fimarche?
Possessive adjective (Ton)
Use “ton” for masculine singular nouns (or nouns that are treated as masculine, like Wi‑Fi) to indicate “your”.
Verb marcher (to work)
When referring to devices, “marcher” means “to work/operate”. It’s conjugated here in the present indicative, third‑person singular.
Informal yes‑no question
Dropping the inversion and using a rising intonation (or a question mark in writing) makes the question informal and conversational.
🗨In Conversation
Ton Wi‑Fi marche ?
Is your Wi‑Fi working?
Oui, il faut juste redémarrer le routeur.
Yes, you just need to restart the router.
✕Common Mistakes
Ton Wi‑Fi marche‑t‑il ?
The inversion form is too formal for this casual phrase; use the simple “Ton Wi‑Fi marche ?”.
Ton Wi‑Fi marche bien ?
Adding “bien” changes the meaning to “Is your Wi‑Fi good?” rather than simply asking if it works.
↔Alternatives
Ton internet fonctionne ?
Is your internet working?
Le Wi‑Fi est‑il OK ?
Is the Wi‑Fi OK?
Ça marche le Wi‑Fi ?
Is the Wi‑Fi working?
Cultural Tip
In French, “marche” (from the verb *marcher*) is commonly used for electronic devices, not just for walking. It’s informal, so reserve it for familiar settings; in a formal context you might say “Votre connexion Wi‑Fi fonctionne‑t‑elle ?”.