Allions (en. Let's go)

/a.ljɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates that we are going somewhere.

We need to go to the market.

Il faut que nous allions au marché.

Expresses an intention to move together.

For the trip, it's better if we all go together.

Pour le voyage, il vaut mieux que nous allions tous ensemble.

Used in conditional expressions.

If we were to go to the cinema, it would do us good.

Si nous allions au cinéma, cela nous ferait du bien.

Comes from the verb 'aller', of Latin origin 'ire'.

let's go

An expression to invite someone to leave or to start something.

allons-y

shall we go

A question asked to see if a joint movement is planned.

allions-nous

Verb meaning to move from one point to another.

aller

path

Extent of land or path designed for circulation.

allée

going

Present participle of the verb go, describing a movement towards something.

allant

Familiar expression to encourage leaving.

Come on, let's go!

Allez, allions-nous !

Casual use for a move with several people.

We're carpooling, shall we go together?

On fait du covoiturage, allions-nous ensemble ?