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    Eux (en. Them)

    /ø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    pronoun
    Pronunciation to designate a group of people.
    They are here, but they do not speak.
    Ils sont là, mais eux ne parlent pas.
    Used to emphasize the mentioned individuals.
    Only they knew the truth.
    Eux seuls savaient la vérité.
    Referring to a group that excludes the speaker.
    They are going to the beach, but I am staying here.
    Eux vont à la plage, mais je reste ici.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'eulx', from 'il' referring to plurality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    better them than us
    It is preferable for this group to act rather than us.
    mieux vaut eux que nous
    they are the ones who decide
    They are the ones making the decisions.
    c'est eux qui décident
    them and their opinion
    Refers to their perspectives and beliefs.
    eux et leur opinion

    Related Words

    one
    Pronouns often used to speak impersonally.
    on
    they
    Third person plural personal pronoun to refer to a masculine or mixed group.
    ils
    they (feminine)
    Third person plural personal pronoun to refer to a feminine group.
    elles

    Slang Meanings

    old school them
    In our neighborhood, the 'old school them' are always respected.
    Dans notre quartier, les 'eux à l'ancienne' sont toujours respectés.
    themselves
    It is themselves who made the choice.
    Ce sont eux mêmes qui ont fait le choix.