French phrase
~ est-elle à ~ ?
Meaning
Is ___ a ___-minute walk away?
When to use it
Asks whether a place is a particular distance away. It is useful when asking for directions or checking walking time.
Example dialogue
La gare est-elle à cinq minutes à pied ?
Is the station a five-minute walk away?
Oui, c'est à dix minutes à pied d'ici.
Yes, it's a ten-minute walk from here.