French phrase
~ sont-ils les mêmes que ~ ?
Meaning
Are ___ the same as ___?
When to use it
Asks whether two things are the same. The inverted form can sound somewhat formal.
Example dialogue
Les cours sont-ils les mêmes que l'année dernière ?
Are the courses the same as last year?
Non, certains modules ont changé.
No, some modules have changed.