How 2 say you in french?

Answer 1

French has two forms for "you". You can give offence if you get it wrong. Tu is the singular form, but it is also the familiar form. It is used when talking to a relative, a close friend, a child or an animal; also when talking to God if you are a Protestant. In the classroom a teacher addresses a pupil as tu, but woe betide the pupil who says tu to the teacher. Vous is the plural form but also the polite or respectful form. It is used when talking to more than one person, or to someone who does not qualify for tu. Many people use vous even when talking to a relative or friend who is from an older generation. Catholics use vous when talking to God.