C'est quoi vs Qu'est-ce que c'est ?

Shon M.A1Kwiziq community member

What is the difference between C'est quoi ? and Qu'est-ce que c'est ? and in what context we use them? Both of them seem same to me in English.

Asked 5 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Shon,

'C'est quoi?' is more informal than 'Qu'est-ce-que c'est?'

Hope this helps!

Like45 years ago

George G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Two ways of saying the same thing.

Like05 years ago

What is the difference between C'est quoi ? and Qu'est-ce que c'est ? and in what context we use them? Both of them seem same to me in English.

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