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How to Say ‘What region is the wine from?’ in French

C'est un vin de quelle région ?

s eh uhn van duh kel ray-ZHYOHN

[s eh uhn van duh kel ray-ZHYOHN]

🇫🇷 In France: The French often identify wine by where it comes from rather than by grape. Expect this question and know your bottle's region.

Phrase Breakdown

C'est un vin

s eh uhn van

It's a wine

'C'est un' links together as 'say-tun'. Both 'un' and 'vin' are nasal sounds.

Example

C'est un vin rouge.

It's a red wine.

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.

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

vin

[van]

Wine

An alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice.

Example

Le vin rouge est utilisé pour le coq au vin.

Red wine is used for coq au vin.

de quelle région ?

duh kel ray-ZHYOHN

from which region?

This asks where something comes from. Raise your intonation at the end.

Example

Ce fromage est de quelle région ?

Which region is this cheese from?

Words in this phrase

[duh]

of / from

Preposition linking location or possession.

Example

De la salle, on voit bien la décoration d'anniversaire.

From the room, you can clearly see the birthday decorations.

quelle

[kel]

which / what

Interrogative adjective meaning which or what, agreeing with heure.

Example

À quelle heure souhaitez-vous dîner ?

At what time would you like to dine?

région

[ray-ZHYOHN]

region

An area of a country, often linked to wine or food.

Example

Cette région produit du fromage.

This region produces cheese.

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