French Phrase
C'est qui ton artiste préféré en ce moment ?
Meaning
This question asks someone to name the artist they like the most at the present time. It can refer to a singer, painter, actor, or any creative figure. The informal structure makes it sound friendly and conversational.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversations with friends, classmates, or on social media when you want to know someone's current musical or artistic taste. Avoid it in formal settings such as a job interview or a business meeting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estquitonartistepréféréencemoment?
C'est qui
Colloquial way to ask "Who is..."; equivalent to "Qui est..." but used in spoken, informal French.
Possessive adjective "ton"
"Ton" agrees with the noun it modifies (here "artiste"), and is used for singular masculine or feminine nouns when speaking informally.
Adjective agreement
"préféré" agrees with the gender of "artiste"; use "préférée" if the artist is female.
En ce moment
A fixed adverbial phrase meaning "right now"; placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
C'est qui ton artiste préféré en ce moment ?
Who is your favorite artist right now?
En ce moment, j'adore Angèle, surtout son dernier album.
Right now, I love Angèle, especially her latest album.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est qui ton artiste préféré en ce moment ? (in a formal interview)
Correct in informal speech, but avoid in formal contexts; use "Qui est" instead.
C'est qui ton artiste préféré en ce moment ? (referring to a female artist)
If the artist is female, the adjective must agree: "préférée".
C'est qui votre artiste préféré en ce moment ? (to a single person, should be "ton")
When speaking to more than one person, use the plural possessive "vos".
↔Alternatives
Quel est ton artiste préféré en ce moment ?
What is your favorite artist right now?
Qui est ton artiste favori actuellement ?
Who is your favorite artist currently?
Quel artiste écoutes‑tu le plus ces temps‑ci ?
Which artist are you listening to the most these days?
Cultural Tip
In France, "artiste" can refer to singers, rappers, painters, actors, or even YouTubers. When you ask this question, people often answer with a pop or rap singer, but you might also hear names from the French chanson tradition (e.g., Stromae, Edith Piaf) or contemporary visual artists. Using the informal "C'est qui" signals a relaxed tone; in a more formal context you would switch to "Qui est..." or "Quel est...".