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    On (en. We)

    [ɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    pronoun
    Used to express an action performed by one or more people in a non-specific way.
    It is said that the weather is going to change.
    On dit que le temps va changer.
    Used to represent people in general.
    People eat a lot of bread in France.
    On mange beaucoup de pain en France.
    It can also refer to the doer of the action in an indefinite way.
    We saw the movie together.
    On a vu le film ensemble.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word 'on' coming from the Latin 'hominem', from the word 'man'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    you’re never better served than by yourself
    It is better to rely on oneself.
    on n'est jamais mieux servi que par soi-même
    we don’t care
    It doesn’t matter or it doesn’t concern us.
    on s'en fout
    where are we going?
    Ask for the destination.
    on va où ?

    Related Words

    l’on
    Term used to refer to a person in a more formal way.
    l'on
    qu’on
    Contraction of 'que l’on', used to refer to what has been said before.
    qu'on

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to show indifference.
    We don’t give a damn.
    On s'en bat les couilles.
    Word used to refer to a group of people informally.
    We partied all night.
    On a fait la fête toute la nuit.