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French Phrase

Notre prochaine réunion, c'est quand ?

/nɔtʁ pʁɔ.ʃɛn ʁe.y.njɔ̃ s‿ɛ kɑ̃/
Meaning"When is our next meeting?"
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Meaning

This phrase is a natural and common way to ask about the timing of a future meeting. It uses a common spoken French structure where the subject is introduced first, followed by a pronoun and the question word.

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When to use

Use this in professional or academic settings when you need to clarify the schedule. It is perfect for workplace conversations with colleagues or managers.

Grammar Breakdown

Notreprochaineréunionc'estquand

1

Possessive Adjective

'Notre' is the possessive adjective used for 'our' regardless of whether the following noun is masculine or feminine.

2

Dislocation Structure

Starting with the subject ('Notre prochaine réunion') and following with 'c'est' is a very common way to emphasize the topic in spoken French.

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A

On doit encore discuter du projet.

We still need to discuss the project.

D'accord. Notre prochaine réunion, c'est quand ?

Agreed. When is our next meeting?

B

Common Mistakes

  • Quand est notre prochaine réunion ?

    While grammatically correct, this sounds overly formal or robotic in spoken French compared to using 'c'est quand'.

  • Notre prochain réunion, c'est quand ?

    The word 'réunion' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'prochaine' with an 'e'.

Alternatives

  • C'est quand la prochaine réunion ?

    When is the next meeting?

  • À quel moment est prévue notre réunion ?

    At what time is our meeting scheduled?

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Cultural Tip

In French corporate culture, punctuality is valued, but meetings can sometimes run over time. Asking 'c'est quand' is a polite way to ensure you stay organized within the 'cadre' (framework) of the workday.