French phrase
Qu'est-ce qui se passe ?
Meaning
What's going on?
When to use it
A question about the current situation. It can express surprise or concern while checking what is happening, from casual to mildly polite settings.
Example dialogue
Qu'est-ce qui se passe ?
What's going on?
Il y a un accident devant le café.
There's an accident in front of the cafe.