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How to Say ‘I've found you.’ in French

Je vous retrouve.

zhuh voo ruh-TROOV

[zhuh voo ruh-TROOV]

💬 Usage Tip: In a restaurant, vous here really means your booking. The staff member has found your name on the list.

Phrase Breakdown

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

vous

[voo]

you

Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.

Example

Vous aimez le film?

Do you like the movie?

retrouve

[ruh-TROOV]

find (again)

Here, used by staff meaning they've found your booking in the system.

Example

Je retrouve votre réservation.

I've found your reservation.

Guides for French learners

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