Nous (en. We)

/nu/

Meaning & Definition

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pronoun

Used to designate a group including the speaker.

We are going to the movies.

Nous allons au cinéma.

Can indicate a sense of inclusivity.

We are all together in this adventure.

Nous sommes tous ensemble dans cette aventure.

Used in contexts of shared responsibility.

We must respect the rules.

Nous devons respecter les règles.

From Old French 'nos', derived from Latin 'noster'.

the two of us

indicates a relationship between two people.

nous deux

we agree

means that we share the same opinion.

nous sommes d'accord

we will see

implies that an action or decision is to come.

nous allons voir

our

possessive pronoun in the first person plural.

notre

ourselves

used to emphasize the subject including the interlocutors.

nous-mêmes

us others

Us others, we prefer the beach.

Nous autres, on préfère la plage.

us all

Us all, we are up for the outing.

Nous tous, on est partants pour la sortie.