Vas (en. Go)

/va/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To move to a place.
You are going to the bakery.
Tu vas à la boulangerie.
To intend to do something.
You are going to finish this project.
Tu vas terminer ce projet.
To indicate a future movement.
Tomorrow, you are going to visit your grandmother.
Demain, tu vas visiter ta grand-mère.

Etymology

From Latin 'vadere', meaning to go, to move.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you'll see
It is an expression used to indicate that something will soon be obvious.
tu vas voir
where are you going?
Ask someone where they are headed.
où tu vas ?
you will regret it
Indication that someone will face consequences for their actions.
tu vas le regretter

Related Words

to go
To move from one place to another.
aller
goes
Third person singular of the verb 'to go'.
va
let's go
First person plural of the verb 'to go'.
allons

Slang Meanings

Informal expression for saying that someone is leaving.
Well, go for it!
Eh bien, vas-y !
Used to encourage someone to take action.
Go, go for it!
Vas, lance-toi !