French Phrase
C'est quand la réunion ?
Meaning
This is a standard and direct way to inquire about the scheduled time of a meeting in French. The structure uses 'C'est quand' (It is when) followed by the noun, which is the most natural way to ask this question in spoken conversation.
When to use
This phrase is perfect for professional environments, school settings, or any organized group activity. It is slightly informal but widely used and accepted in most office cultures across the Francophone world.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquandlaréunion
C'est
A contraction of 'ce' (it) and 'est' (is), used here to set up the question about a specific event.
La réunion
A feminine noun. Unlike the English 'reunion' which often implies a family gathering, in French, it primarily means a professional or business meeting.
🗨In Conversation
C'est quand la réunion ?
When is the meeting?
C'est cet après-midi à quinze heures.
It is this afternoon at 3 PM.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est quand le réunion ?
The noun 'réunion' is feminine, so you must use the feminine article 'la' instead of the masculine 'le'.
Quand est la réunion ?
While technically correct, this inversion sounds quite formal or dated in spoken French; 'C'est quand' is much more common.
↔Alternatives
À quelle heure est la réunion ?
At what time is the meeting?
La réunion est prévue pour quand ?
When is the meeting scheduled for?
Cultural Tip
In French business culture, meetings often start exactly on time or within a five-minute window. When someone answers this question, they will likely use the 24-hour clock (e.g., 'à quatorze heures' for 2 PM) to avoid ambiguity.