Dites-vous (en. You say)

/ditə vu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Expression used to invite someone to express themselves or clarify their intentions.

Do you say that you will be present at the meeting?

Dites-vous que vous serez présent à la réunion ?

Interrogative form to solicit the interlocutor's words.

Do you say what you really think about this project?

Dites-vous ce que vous pensez vraiment de ce projet.

Used to confirm previously given information.

So, do you say that what I heard is true?

Alors, dites-vous que c'est vrai ce que j'ai entendu ?

From the verb 'dire' conjugated in the second person plural, followed by the pronoun 'vous'.

What do you say?

Used to solicit someone's opinion or confirmation.

Que dites-vous ?

You say well

Used to ensure that one has understood the other correctly.

Dites-vous bien

Tell me

Form used to ask for clarifications or details.

Dites-moi

say

Verb meaning to express verbally.

dire

you

Personal pronoun of the second person plural.

vous

said

Past participle of the verb say.

dit

Tell yourself

Ask yourself if you agree or not.

Dites-toi si tu es d'accord ou pas.

Go ahead, say it

Go ahead, say it, don’t be shy.

Vas-y, dis-le, ne sois pas timide.