How do you say "You are coming" in French?

"You are coming" in French is "Vous venez". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘You are coming’ in French

Q: What does "Vous venez" mean in English?

"Vous venez" means "You are coming" in English. Usage tip: [Vous] is the polite or plural [you]. At a school gate with another parent you will often start with [vous], then maybe switch later if the vibe becomes more familiar.

Vous venez

voo vuh-NAY

[voo vuh-NAY]

💬 Usage Tip: [Vous] is the polite or plural [you]. At a school gate with another parent you will often start with [vous], then maybe switch later if the vibe becomes more familiar.

🇫🇷 In France: Using [vous] with another parent you have just met is the safe default in France. Starting too casually with [tu] can feel a bit abrupt unless the setting is already very informal.

Phrase Breakdown

Vous

[voo]

you

Formal or plural 'you'; used politely with adults you do not know well.

Example

Vous venez souvent à pied à l'école ?

Do you often come to school on foot?

venez

[vuh-NAY]

come / are coming

From the verb 'venir'; here it means 'come' or 'are coming'.

Example

Vous venez chercher votre fils à 16 h ?

Are you coming to pick up your son at 4 p.m.?

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