c'est quoi, ce

what's this

→ ce
phrase Uncommon #10,423
what's this Colloquial way to ask about something surprising, annoying, or unfamiliar. Usually followed by a noun.
FR: C'est quoi, ce bruit ?
EN: What's that noise?

C'est quoi, ce bordel?

What the hell is this?

— Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)

C'est quoi, ce costume?

What is this costume?

— Zootopie (2016)

C'est quoi, ce merdier?

What the hell is this mess?

— Victoria (2015)

C'est quoi, ce village, Vin Drin Dop, ou Lop?

What is this village, Vin Drin Dop or Lop?

— Apocalypse Now (1979)

C'est quoi, ce badge?

What is this badge?

Alors c'est quoi, ce film?

So, what’s this film about?

— Plus fort que moi (2025)

C'est quoi, ce cirque?

What is this circus?

— Battle Royale (2000)

C'est quoi, ce bâtiment?

What’s that building?

— Le Voyage de Chihiro (2001)

C'est quoi, ce gamin?

Who is this kid?

— Suzume (2022)

Bon, c'est quoi, ce cirque?

Okay, what is this circus?

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

C'est quoi, ce portable?

What is this phone?

— Tron : Ares (2025)

C'est quoi, ce travail?

What is this job?

C'est quoi, ce boucan?

What's all this racket about?

— Titanic (1997)

C'est quoi, ce déguisement?

What is this costume?

C'est quoi, ce mot?

What is this word?

C'est quoi, ce raffut?

What's all this commotion about?

C'est quoi, ce bazar?

What is this mess?

— Decision to Leave (2022)

C'est quoi, ce comportement?

What's with this behavior?

— Léviathan (2014)

C'est quoi, ce machin?

What is this thing?

— Heureux comme Lazzaro (2018)

C'est quoi, ce casting?

What is this casting?

— Demain tout commence (2016)

C'est quoi, ce grand bouquin?

What's that big book?

— L’Enfance d’Ivan (1962)

Mais c'est quoi, ce foutoir?

What the hell is this mess?

— Cold Storage (2026)

C'est quoi, ce problème?

What’s the problem?

— Rushmore (1998)

C'est quoi, ce trou?

What’s this hole?

— Amours chiennes (2000)

C'est quoi, ce boulot?

What kind of job is this?

— Central do Brasil (1998)

C'est quoi, ce délire?

What is this nonsense?

— Elephant (2003)

C'est quoi, ce pari?

What kind of bet is this?

— Funny Games (1997)

C'est quoi, ce regard?

What's with that look?

— Paddington 2 (2017)

C'est quoi, ce bordel, espèce d'idiot?

What the hell is this, you idiot?

— The Big Sick (2017)

C'est quoi, ce compte à rebours?

What's this countdown about?

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

C'est quoi, ce merdier, mec?

What the hell is this mess, man?

— Victoria (2015)

C'est quoi, ce chantier?

What is this construction site?

C'est quoi, ce jeu?

What is this game?

Mais c'est quoi, ce trou?

But what is this hole?

— Do the Right Thing (1989)

C'est quoi, ce pull?

What's with this sweater?

— Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers (2001)

C'est quoi, ce bruit?

What’s that noise?

— Whiplash (2014)

C'est quoi, ce film?

What is this film about?

C'est quoi, ce plan?

What is this plan?

— Blow Out (1981)

C'est quoi, ce sac?

What is this bag?