How to Say ‘Shall we use 'tu' with each other?’ in French
On se tutoie, non ?
ohn suh tu-TWAH nohn
[ohn suh tu-TWAH nohn]
💬 Usage Tip: Se tutoyer means using tu with each other instead of vous. On here means "we".
🇫🇷 In France: Offering to switch to tu is a small friendly step that marks you're becoming friends. Between colleagues of similar rank, it's common to suggest it once you've connected. Wait for a manager to offer it, though.
Phrase Breakdown
On se
ohn suh
We (each other)
'On' is the casual 'we' and 'se' marks that the action is mutual. Say the nasal 'on' through the nose, then a soft 'suh'.
On se voit demain.
We'll see each other tomorrow.
Words in this phrase
On
[ohn]
we / one
Common spoken subject meaning we or people in general.
En classe, on dit : « On peut revoir » avant de finir la phrase.
In class, we say: “We can review” before finishing the sentence.
se
[suh]
each other / oneself
"Se" marks the reciprocal idea of helping one another.
On se soutient beaucoup. Personne ne reste isolé.
We support each other a lot. No one is left isolated.
tutoie, non ?
tu-TWAH nohn
use 'tu' with each other, right?
'Tutoyer' means to use the informal 'tu'. Say 'tu-twa', and let 'non ?' rise as a tag question.
Il me tutoie, non ?
He calls me 'tu', doesn't he?
Words in this phrase
tutoie
[tu-TWAH]
use 'tu' (informal you)
From 'tutoyer': to address someone with the informal 'tu' instead of 'vous'.
Je tutoie mes collègues.
I use 'tu' with my colleagues.
non
[nohn]
right? / shall we?
Added at the end to ask for agreement.
On y va, non ?
Let's go, shall we?
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