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we in French

we in French is nous, on — we means the speaker together with at least one other person.

we in French

nous
pron
The institution which the speaker/writer is acting for. (This is the editorial we, used by writers and others when speaking with the authority of their publication or organisation.)
on
pron
The institution which the speaker/writer is acting for. (This is the editorial we, used by writers and others when speaking with the authority of their publication or organisation.)

What does "we" mean?

  1. pron The speaker together with at least one other person.
    "We are leaving for the airport at six."
  2. pron Used by a writer or publication to speak with institutional authority (the "editorial we").
    "We believe this policy will harm small businesses, the editorial argued."
  3. pron Used by a monarch referring to themselves (the "royal we").
    "We are pleased to grant this request, the queen declared."

we in a sentence

  • We are leaving for the airport at six.
  • We should talk about this later.
  • We believe this policy will harm small businesses, the editorial argued.
  • We are pleased to grant this request, the queen declared.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "we" in French?

"we" in French is nous, on. we means: The speaker together with at least one other person.

How do you use "we" in a sentence?

Example: "We are leaving for the airport at six." In French, "we" is nous, on.

Are there other ways to say "we" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "we": nous, on.

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