Our French neighbours have told us to use "tu"

Karen S.A1Kwiziq community member

Our French neighbours have told us to use "tu"

When asking if they have been away would you use vous as you are speaking to them as a couple? bit unsure on this

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate être - je/tu/vous forms - in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"

Asked 8 years ago

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LauraNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Karen,

Yes, you can only use tu when talking to/about one of them. When talking about both, even if you're only addressing one at the moment, use vous.

Like18 years ago

Karen S.A1Kwiziq community member

Thank you, I didn't want to seem awkward using vous!

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Our French neighbours have told us to use "tu"

When asking if they have been away would you use vous as you are speaking to them as a couple? bit unsure on this

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