Dis-tu (en. You say)
/di ty/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Asks a question or seeks confirmation.
Do you say that you're coming tonight?
Dis-tu que tu viens ce soir ?
Used to inquire about someone's opinion or viewpoint.
Do you say that it's a good idea?
Dis-tu que c'est une bonne idée ?
Expresses the idea of someone stating something insistently.
Do you always tell the truth?
Dis-tu toujours la vérité ?
Etymology
Formed by the verb 'dire' in the second person singular present followed by 'tu'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Do you really say that?
Expression used to express doubt about what has been said.
Dis-tu vraiment ?
Tell me
Phrase to encourage someone to speak or share information.
Dis-moi
Say it again
Asking someone to repeat what they said.
Dis-le encore
Related Words
to say
The action of communicating or stating something.
dire
to speak
The action of expressing oneself verbally.
parler
to assert
To declare something with certainty.
affirmer
Slang Meanings
Viz' say
Viz' say that it's a great plan!
Viz' dire que c'est un super plan !
Do you say
Do you say it's true?
Dites-vous c'est vrai ?