Language/French/Grammar/Polite-Form

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Let's talk about the use of "tu" and "vous" in French.

The words "tu" and "vous" both mean you. Which word for you is used depends on the person being addressed.

• "tu" is used with family, friends or among young people. In other cases it can be considered rude.

• "vous" is used with the persons you do not know or to whom you have respect like your teacher, your boss or a person older than you.

So beware, if you do not know the person, it is best to always use "vous" in French.

Tu

• Tu vas bien Étienne ? (How do you do, Etienne?)
• Oui, ça va et toi Franck? (Well, and you Franck?)
• Tu connais cette fille? (Do you know that girl?)

Vous

• Bonjour Monsieur, vous allez bien ? (Good morning sir, how are you?)
• Très bien Madame, merci ! (Very well, madam, thank you!)

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