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How to Say ‘Do you live...?’ in French

Vous habitez... ?

voo ah-bee-tay

[voo ah-bee-tay]

🇫🇷 In France: With another parent you would usually switch to [tu] only after a bit of contact; starting with [vous] is the safe default. At the school gate this sounds polite and normal.

Phrase Breakdown

Vous

[voo]

you

Formal or plural word for "you."

Example

Vous arrivez tôt ce matin.

You arrive early this morning.

habitez

[ah-bee-tay]

live

From the verb "habiter," meaning to live somewhere.

Example

Vous habitez près de l'école ?

Do you live near the school?

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