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Tu (en. You)

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

pronoun

Used to address someone in an informal manner.

Are you coming with us?

Tu viens avec nous ?

Used in intimate or friendly contexts.

You know what? I have good news.

Tu sais quoi ? J'ai une bonne nouvelle.

Form of tutoiement in opposition to vouvoiement.

I prefer that you call me by my first name.

Je préfère que tu m'appelles par mon prénom.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'tu', the Latin pronoun for the second person singular.

Common Phrases and Expressions

how are you?

A way to inquire about someone's news.

comment vas-tu ?

see you later, are you coming?

Inviting someone to meet later.

à plus tard, tu viens ?

what are you doing?

Asking what someone is doing.

qu'est-ce que tu fais ?

you must be laughing!

Expression to indicate that something is funny.

tu dois rire !

are you there?

Asking if someone is present.

tu es là ?

Related Words

vous

Pronoun for the second person plural or formality.

vous

killed

Past participle of the verb 'to kill'.

tué

kill

Verb in the second person singular of the present indicative.

tue

guardian

Person who supervises or takes care of someone.

tuteur

Slang Meanings

A friendly term to call a buddy.

Hey, you! Come here!

Eh, tu ! Viens ici!

Used in informal discussions to make the conversation more personal.

You know I'm kidding, right?

Tu sais que je rigole, pas vrai ?