How to Say ‘I leave you here’ in French
Je vous laisse ici
zhuh voo less ee-see
[zhuh voo less ee-see]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vous] here is the object: "I leave you here," not "you leave." French uses [vous] both for several people and for one person spoken to politely.
🇫🇷 In France: Using [vous] with someone you don't know well is the normal safe choice in France. In a guided or service situation, [je vous laisse ici] sounds polite and natural.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
The pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Je vous aiderai.
I will help you.
vous
[voo]
you
Referring to the person or people being addressed.
Vous êtes ici.
You are here.
laisse
[less]
leave
To depart or to let something remain as it is.
Je vous laisse quelques notes.
I leave you some notes.
ici
[ee-see]
here
In this place or location.
Elle reste ici pour l'instant.
She stays here for now.
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