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The French have two translations for our English word "you". "You", in English, can apply in single form (you are my best friend), or in the plural (you are my best friends). However, the French language uses familiar and formal modes of address. In this context if, for example a mother was addressing a child, a family member, or loved one, the "you" becomes "Tu". The same applies once a friendship have been struck, and familiarity is accepted. The English equivalent, long out of use, is the word "Thou". However, "Tu" can also be complimentary - if for example you wished to thank somebody with sincerity for their help "Tu á été très utile" "you have been very helpful". Be careful, though - it can be construed as over-familiarity, so it's always best to use "vous" to relative strangers or elders, or those for whom you have, or wish to show, respect. In all cases, the second person plural remains as "vous". There is no familiar version.
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Is you a singular possessive pronoun?
No, it's a personal pronoun (both singular, and plural) in the 2nd person. Yours is a possessive pronoun.
When do you use 'is' instead of 'are' in a sentence?
"is" is used for 3d person singular or uncountablee.g: Anna is pretty (singular) orThe milk is in the fridge (uncountable)"are" is for 2nd person singular and plural or 3rd person plurale.g: You are late again (2nd singular/ plural) orAnna's parents are Swedish (3rd plural)Although in the U.S. you might hear the phrase "there is many people" ( is + plural) which is grammatically wrong but it's used in everyday speechHope I helped
What does chente mean in French?
The French "chante" means "sing" or "sings" depending on the pronoun. It is the present form of the verb "changer" (to sing), at the first or third person of the singular. The third person of the plural "chantent" is pronounced the same way, so is the second person of the singular "chantes". "chente" does not exist in French.
What does 'dost' mean?
Dost is the archaic, obsolete 2nd person singular of the verb "to do."
What is 'Il n'y a pas' when translated from French to English?
"There aren't..." and "There isn't..." are English equivalents of the incomplete French phrase Il n'y a pas... . The third person singular pronoun, negative, adverb, third person singular present indicative, and negative translates literally into English as "He (it, one) has not there... ." The pronunciation will be "eel nya pa" in French.
When to use 'il' in French when its not the third person of the singular?
"il" is always the third person of the singular
What are part of speech is are?
"Is" and "are" are both present tense form of "be".I am (1st person singular)We are (1st person plural)You are (2nd person singular and plural)He/She/It is (3rd person singular)They are (3rd person plural)
What is third person you singular in French?
singular:je (I)tu (you singular and informal)il, elle, on (he, she, one)plural:nous (we)vous (you plural or formal singular)ils, elles (they - in masculine and feminine forms)
What are all the 2nd person words?
In the singular "you" and "yours" in the plural "you" and "your". " Them" or "they'
What is hizo in english?
Hizo is the 2nd person singular formal (you), and the 3rd person singular (he, she, it ) preterite of 'hacer' (to make or to do). So it means 'you, he, she, it did' or 'you, he, she, it made.'
What is 'I love him' when translated from English to French?
Je l'aime is a French equivalent of the English phrase "I love him." The first person singular pronoun, third person singular object, and first person singular present indicative also translate into English as "I am loving him," "I do love him," or "I'm loving him" according to context. The pronunciation will be "zuh lem" in French.
Which is correct Has more or have more?
Both can be correct depending on person and number. I have more (1st person singular) We have more (1st person plural) You have more (2nd person singular and plural) He/she/it has more (3rd person singular) They have more (3rd person plural)
How do you say live in french imperative form to a single?
The French imperative of "Live" to a single person is:vis (singular; familiar)vivez (singular; formal/polite)
What is the meaning of 'Quelle est la difference entre tu et vous'?
This phrase translates to "What is the difference between tu and vous?" It is asking about the distinction between the informal "you" (tu) and the formal "you" (vous) in French, which are used based on the level of familiarity or formality with the person being addressed.
What does has mean in French?
"Has" is not French. If you mean How do you say "has" in French, it is "a". It's the third person in singular from the verb "avoir" Il a = He has; Elle a = She has.
What is 'Arriva' when translated from French and Italian to English?
"Arrived" in French and "He arrives," "Reach," "She does arrive" or "You are arriving" in Italian are English equivalents of the French and Italian word Arriva. Context makes clear whether a role as the third person singular of the French historic past tense (case 1) or as the third person singular present (examples 2, 4), the second person informal singular imperative (instance 3) or the second person formal singular present (option 5) suits.The respective pronunciations will be "a-ree-va" in French and "ar-REE-va" in Italian.
Is you a singular possessive pronoun?
No, it's a personal pronoun (both singular, and plural) in the 2nd person. Yours is a possessive pronoun.
