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How to Say ‘Is it hot in here, or is it you?’ in French

Il fait chaud ici, ou c'est toi ?

eel feh show ee-see oo s eh twah

[eel feh show ee-see oo s eh twah]

🇫🇷 In France: This is a translated English classic. It comes across as obviously cheesy, which is the point, so a grin is the best delivery.

Phrase Breakdown

Il fait chaud ici,

eel feh show ee-see

Is it hot in here,

Say it smoothly: 'il fè cho i-si', then pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Il fait chaud ici, non ?

It's hot in here, isn't it?

Words in this phrase

[eel]

Part of the expression Il y a, meaning 'there is/there are'.

Example

Il y a souvent des bouchons le matin.

There are often traffic jams in the morning.

fait

[feh]

is / makes

Fait is used in weather expressions like il fait froid, meaning 'it is cold'.

Example

Au portail, on dit souvent : Il fait froid ce matin.

At the gate, people often say: 'It's cold this morning.'

chaud

[show]

hot / warm

Describes something warm or hot, like a drink.

Example

Du thé chaud m'a un peu soulagé.

Some hot tea relieved me a little.

ici

[ee-see]

here

This place or location.

Example

Restons ici pour un moment.

Let's stay here for a while.

ou c'est toi ?

oo s eh twah

or is it you?

'Ou' (or) sounds like 'oo'. Then say 'sè twa' with a playful rising tone.

Example

C'est moi ou c'est toi ?

Is it me or is it you?

Words in this phrase

[oo]

Introduces a teasing second option in the question.

Example

Ou tu cherches juste une excuse pour venir me parler ?

Or are you just looking for an excuse to come talk to me?

[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.

toi

[twah]

you

Referring to the person or people someone is addressing.

Example

Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi.

I cannot live without you.

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