How do you say "To meet you" in French?

"To meet you" in French is "De vous rencontrer". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘To meet you’ in French

Q: What does "De vous rencontrer" mean in English?

"De vous rencontrer" means "To meet you" in English. Usage tip: [Vous] here means [you], not [you all]. French uses [vous] for polite singular too, so [de vous rencontrer] is the normal respectful way to say [to meet you].

De vous rencontrer

duh voo rahn-kohn-TRAY

[duh voo rahn-kohn-TRAY]

💬 Usage Tip: [Vous] here means [you], not [you all]. French uses [vous] for polite singular too, so [de vous rencontrer] is the normal respectful way to say [to meet you].

Phrase Breakdown

[duh]

Here de links ravi to the infinitive rencontrer in the expression Ravi de vous rencontrer.

Example

Je suis ravi de vous rencontrer.

I am glad to meet you.

vous

[voo]

you

The formal or plural object pronoun you.

Example

Je suis ravi de vous voir.

I am glad to see you.

rencontrer

[rahn-kohn-TRAY]

to meet

The infinitive verb rencontrer means to meet.

Example

Je veux rencontrer votre famille.

I want to meet your family.

Guides for French learners

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