French Phrase
C'est quand ton rendez-vous ?
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to ask someone you know well about the timing of a scheduled event. It combines the demonstrative pronoun 'ce' with the interrogative 'quand' to create a direct, natural-sounding question. In French, 'rendez-vous' is a versatile term covering anything from a medical checkup to a business meeting.
When to use
Use this in casual or semi-formal situations with friends, family, or colleagues. It is perfect for checking someone's schedule or following up on a plan they previously mentioned.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquandtonrendez-vous
C'est
A contraction of 'ce' (it) and 'est' (is), used to identify or introduce a time or thing.
Ton
The informal masculine singular possessive adjective. Use 'votre' if you are speaking to someone formally.
Rendez-vous
A compound masculine noun that stays the same in both singular and plural forms.
🗨In Conversation
J'ai un peu de stress pour demain.
I'm a little stressed about tomorrow.
C'est quand ton rendez-vous ?
When is your appointment?
✕Common Mistakes
Quand est ton rendez-vous ?
While technically correct, this inversion sounds quite formal; 'C'est quand' is much more common in spoken French.
C'est quand ta rendez-vous ?
'Rendez-vous' is a masculine noun, so you must use the masculine possessive adjective 'ton' instead of the feminine 'ta'.
↔Alternatives
À quelle heure est ton rendez-vous ?
At what time is your appointment?
Ton rendez-vous est pour quand ?
Your appointment is for when?
Cultural Tip
In French culture, 'rendez-vous' is used for almost any scheduled meeting, including dates, though the context usually clarifies the nature of the meeting. Punctuality is highly valued for professional or medical 'rendez-vous', so asking 'c'est quand' helps ensure everyone is on the same page.