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How to Say ‘What's your account?’ in French

C'est quoi, ton compte ?

s eh kwah tohn KOHNT

[s eh kwah tohn KOHNT]

💬 Usage Tip: C'est quoi, ...? is the everyday way to ask "what's...?", with the thing tacked on at the end. Try C'est quoi, ton nom ? "What's your name?"

Phrase Breakdown

C'est quoi,

s eh kwah

What is

This is a casual spoken way to ask 'what is…?'. Say 'say KWA'.

Example

C'est quoi, ça ?

What's that?

Words in this phrase

[s]

it / this

"C'" stands for "ce" and means "it" or "this" in expressions like "c'est."

Example

C'est agréable de parler avec une équipe accueillante.

It's pleasant to speak with a welcoming team.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

quoi

[kwah]

what

Question word for 'what', often placed at the end in casual speech.

Example

Tu manges quoi ?

What are you eating?

ton compte ?

tohn KOHNT

your account?

'Ton' is the informal 'your'. In 'compte', the 'p' is silent: 'kohnt'.

Example

J'ai vu ton compte.

I saw your account.

Words in this phrase

ton

[tohn]

your

A possessive form of you, indicating ownership.

Example

Ton ami est ici.

Your friend is here.

compte

[KOHNT]

account

Noun for a user profile on social media or a bank account.

Example

J'ai un compte Instagram.

I have an Instagram account.

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