French phrase
Est-ce offensant de ~ ?
Meaning
Is it offensive to ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an action could hurt someone's feelings. Polite for sensitive topics such as religion, especially with unfamiliar people.
Example dialogue
Est-ce offensant de faire une blague sur la religion ?
Is it offensive to make a joke about religion?
Oui, mieux vaut éviter avec des inconnus.
Yes, it is better to avoid that with strangers.