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You
(2nd person, singular) |
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He / it
(3rd person, singular) |
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She / it
(3rd person, singular) |
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They (m)
(3rd person, plural) |
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They (f)
(3rd person, plural) |
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| When should you use "tu"? |
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Tu is the familiar "you." It shows a certain closeness and informality.
Use tu when speaking to:
- friend
- peer / colleague
- relative
- child
- pet
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| When should you use "vous"? |
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"Vous" is the formal "you." It is used to show respect or maintain distance or formality with someone.
Use vous when speaking to:
- someone you don't know well
- an older person
- an authority figure
- anyone to whom you wish to show respect
Vous is also the plural "you" - you have to use it when talking to more than one person, no matter how close you are. |
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