Vienne (en. Come)

/vjen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Refers to a person or thing that arrives or presents itself.
Marie must come to the meeting.
Il faut que Marie vienne à la réunion.
Used to express a wish or a condition.
Provided that he comes with us.
Pourvu qu'il vienne avec nous.
Indicates an origin or place from which one comes.
It is likely that she comes from France.
Il est probable qu'elle vienne de France.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'venire', meaning 'to come'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I want him to come.
A person's wish for another to arrive.
Je veux qu'il vienne.
He is surely coming.
Confidence that the person will arrive.
Il vient sûrement.
Come here!
Invitation to move towards a place.
Venez ici !

Related Words

venir
Verb meaning to arrive at a place.
venir
venant
Adjective or noun meaning one who comes.
venant
vint
Simple past form of 'venir'.
vint

Slang Meanings

To express that someone is arriving late.
He comes when he has finished his program.
Il vienne quand il aura fini son programme.
To indicate an unexpected arrival.
He comes without warning, as usual.
Il vienne sans prévenir, comme d'habitude.