How to Say ‘We are’ in French
Nous sommes
noo som
[noo som]
💬 Usage Tip: Nous = we, sommes = are. From the verb être, one of French's superstar irregulars.
🇫🇷 In France: In spoken everyday French, people sometimes use on instead of nous, but nous remains common in careful or formal speech.
Phrase Breakdown
Nous
[noo]
we
First person plural subject pronoun.
Nous sommes prêts à commencer.
We are ready to begin.
sommes
[som]
are
First person plural of the verb être, meaning are.
Nous sommes ici depuis midi.
We have been here since noon.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer