How to Say ‘So, shall we go?’ in French
Alors, on y va ?
ah-lor ohn ee vah
[ah-lor ohn ee vah]
💬 Usage Tip: [On] often means "we" in everyday French, not just "one/people." You can reuse this pattern for suggestions: [on y va ?], [on s'assoit ?].
🇫🇷 In France: This sounds casual and natural for suggesting a move together. In a bar, it is smoother and less pushy than a more direct command.
Phrase Breakdown
Alors
[ah-lor]
so / then / well
Used to introduce a proposal or gently prompt action.
Alors, on y va vers un coin plus calme ?
So, shall we go to a quieter corner?
On y va
ohn ee vah
Shall we go? / let's go
A common expression used to suggest leaving or getting started.
On y va maintenant.
Let's go now.
Words in this phrase
on
[ohn]
we
In spoken French, on commonly means 'we' when suggesting something together.
Si tu es d’accord, on peut changer de place.
If you agree, we can change places.
y
[ee]
there
Refers to a place already mentioned or implied.
Le petit espace au fond semble mieux, on y sera tranquilles.
The little area in the back seems better; we’ll be comfortable there.
va
[vah]
go
From aller; with on y va, it forms a natural suggestion to move.
Quand la musique est trop forte, on y va sans hésiter.
When the music is too loud, we go there without hesitating.
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