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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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