we in French
we in French is nous, on — we means the speaker together with at least one other person.
we in French
nous
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
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?
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pron The speaker together with at least one other person.
"We are leaving for the airport at six."
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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."
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pron Used by a monarch referring to themselves (the "royal we").
"We command that the feast begin at sunset, declared the king."
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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.
- In this column we argue that local libraries deserve more support.
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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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