How to Say ‘Do you live...?’ in French
Vous habitez... ?
voo ah-bee-tay
[voo ah-bee-tay]
💬 Usage Tip: "Vous habitez" is the polite/plural form of "to live." With other parents you often start with "vous" unless the vibe quickly becomes more informal.
🇫🇷 In France: In France, asking where someone lives is normal small talk around school, especially to see if you are in the same area.
Phrase Breakdown
Vous
[voo]
you
Formal or plural word for "you."
Vous arrivez tôt ce matin.
You arrive early this morning.
habitez
[ah-bee-tay]
live
From the verb "habiter," meaning to live somewhere.
Vous habitez près de l'école ?
Do you live near the school?
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