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How to Say ‘Is it a French brand?’ in French

C'est une marque française ?

s eh ewn MARK frahn-SEZ

[s eh ewn MARK frahn-SEZ]

💬 Usage Tip: This question uses exactly the same words as the statement c'est une marque française. Only your voice rising at the end turns it into a question, which is the everyday way to ask in spoken French.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est une marque

s eh ewn MARK

Is it a brand

'C'est' (it is) links to 'une': 'sè-tün MARK'.

Example

C'est une marque chère.

It's an expensive brand.

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.

une

[ewn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before feminine singular nouns.

Example

Une rencontre comme celle-ci peut ouvrir des portes.

A meeting like this can open doors.

marque

[MARK]

brand

Feminine noun for a commercial brand.

Example

Une marque célèbre.

A famous brand.

française ?

frahn-SEZ

French?

Feminine form of 'français', with an audible 'z' sound: 'fran-SÈZ'. Use rising intonation for the question.

Example

Elle est française.

She is French.

Words in this phrase

française

[frahn-SEZ]

French

Feminine form of the adjective 'français'.

Example

J'aime la cuisine française.

I like French cuisine.

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