Why can’t we say savez-vous instead of sais-tu? It could be addressing more than one person

Judy C.B2Kwiziq community member

Why can’t we say savez-vous instead of sais-tu? It could be addressing more than one person

Asked 4 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Judy and Catherine,

I think Aurélie chose the 'tu' form as it is a riddle and probably meant for a child. But you could use the 'vous' form -

Savez-vous qui je suis?

Catherine K.A2Kwiziq community member

I was wondering the same. I assumed we would use formal as opposed to tutoyer. 

Judy C. asked:

Why can’t we say savez-vous instead of sais-tu? It could be addressing more than one person

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