Toi (en. You)
/twa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
pronoun
Used to address a person in a familiar way.
You, what are you doing tonight?
Toi, qu'est-ce que tu fais ce soir ?
Used to emphasize a person.
Is it you who decided that?
C'est toi qui as décidé ça ?
Opposes 'me' in a sentence.
I'm going to the cinema, but you?
Moi, je vais au cinéma, mais toi ?
Etymology
The word 'toi' comes from the Latin 'tū', which also means 'you'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It's yours
That belongs to you.
C'est à toi
And you?
What about you?
Et toi?
Look at yourself
Observe yourself in the mirror.
Regarde-toi
Take care of yourself
Pay attention to yourself.
Prends soin de toi
Related Words
me
Personal pronoun in the first person singular.
moi
you
Personal pronoun used to address multiple people or formally.
vous
Slang Meanings
It's for you
This cake is for you.
Ce gâteau est pour toi.
Yourself
Do like yourself.
Fais comme toi-même.