Vas-tu (en. Are you going)

/va ty/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Question asked to inquire if someone is going somewhere.
Are you going to the party tonight?
Vas-tu à la fête ce soir ?
Used to confirm an intention or plan.
Are you really going to move to Paris?
Vas-tu vraiment déménager à Paris ?
Phrase used to inquire about someone's current state.
How's it going? Are you feeling better now?
Comment ça va ? Vas-tu mieux maintenant ?

Etymology

From the verb 'aller' in the present indicative with the subject pronoun 'tu'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Are you doing well?
Expression used to ask if someone is doing well.
Vas-tu bien ?
Are you going to do it?
Question asked to find out if a person intends to accomplish a task.
Vas-tu le faire ?
Are you going to take it?
Inquiry regarding the decision to take something.
Vas-tu le prendre ?

Related Words

aller
Verb meaning to move from one place to another.
aller
viens
Form of the verb 'venir', meaning to move towards the speaker.
viens
partir
Verb meaning to leave a place.
partir

Slang Meanings

Go ahead
Aren't you going to that party? Go ahead, it's great!
Vas-tu pas à cette soirée ? Vas-y, c'est génial !
Are you going?
Are you going to see this movie? Are you going?
Tu vas voir ce film ? Tu y vas ?