French phrase
Est-ce la première fois que ~ ?
Meaning
Is this your first time ___ing?
When to use it
Asks whether someone is doing something for the first time. It is casual and common among friends.
Example dialogue
Est-ce la première fois que tu voyages seul ?
Is this your first time traveling alone?
Non, j'ai déjà voyagé seul.
No, I've traveled alone before.