How do you say "You garden / do gardening" in French?

"You garden / do gardening" in French is "Vous jardinez". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘You garden / do gardening’ in French

Q: What does "Vous jardinez" mean in English?

"Vous jardinez" means "You garden / do gardening" in English. Usage tip: With [vous], French can ask a yes/no question just by using a statement shape and raising your voice: [Vous jardinez ?] That same easy pattern works with [Vous cuisinez ?] or [Vous travaillez ici ?].

Vous jardinez

voo zhar-dee-NAY

[voo zhar-dee-NAY]

💬 Usage Tip: With [vous], French can ask a yes/no question just by using a statement shape and raising your voice: [Vous jardinez ?] That same easy pattern works with [Vous cuisinez ?] or [Vous travaillez ici ?].

🇫🇷 In France: Using [vous] with your boyfriend's mother is the safe default unless she asks you to switch to [tu]. Starting more polite is normal in France.

Phrase Breakdown

Vous

[voo]

you

The formal singular or plural subject pronoun meaning 'you.'

Example

Vous jardinez souvent le week-end.

You garden often on weekends.

jardinez

[zhar-dee-NAY]

garden

From the verb 'jardiner'; here it means 'you garden.'

Example

Vous jardinez avec plaisir.

You garden with pleasure.

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