How to Say ‘For you’ in French
Pour vous
poor voo
[poor voo]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vous] can mean more than one "you," but it is also the polite singular "you." Here [pour vous] is a natural way to say the gift is for the in-laws respectfully.
🇫🇷 In France: With in-laws, [vous] is the safe default unless the family has clearly switched to [tu]. Using [tu] too early can feel pushy in some families.
Phrase Breakdown
Pour
[poor]
for
A preposition meaning 'for', often used when offering something.
Dans « Pour vous », Pour montre à qui le cadeau est destiné.
In 'For you,' 'Pour' shows who the gift is intended for.
vous
[voo]
you
The polite or plural form of 'you', very appropriate for in-laws.
Dans « Pour vous », vous est poli et respectueux.
In 'For you,' 'vous' is polite and respectful.
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