How to Say ‘At home’ in French
Chez vous
shay voo
[shay voo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Chez vous] literally means "at your place," but with [se sentir] it means "feel at home." You can reuse the pattern: [Je me sens chez moi ici], [Vous vous sentirez chez vous].
Phrase Breakdown
Chez
[shay]
at the home of / at
A preposition often used for being at someone’s place, or feeling in a familiar environment.
Lors des échanges, on se sent presque chez Chez les collègues ouverts.
During conversations, you almost feel at home among open colleagues.
vous
[voo]
you / your place
Here it refers to you in a formal or plural sense; in the expression 'chez vous,' it means 'at your place' or 'at home for you.'
Avec une bonne ambiance, vous vous sentez vite chez vous.
With a good atmosphere, you quickly feel at home.
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