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So what is the difference between qu'est-ce que c'est and c'est quoi in terms of formality?

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So what is the difference between qu'est-ce que c'est and c'est quoi in terms of formality?

This question relates to:French lesson "C'est quoi, Qu'est-ce que c'est ? = What's that? (French Questions)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Ian,

You are more likely to find -

C'est quoi? in spoken French, as it is more informal than

'Quest-ce-que c'est?

Hope this helps!

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So what is the difference between qu'est-ce que c'est and c'est quoi in terms of formality?

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