vous
Formal French pronoun
Vous is the French second-person plural pronoun, equivalent to "you" when addressing multiple people.
It also serves as the formal singular "you" when speaking to one person with respect or social distance—addressing strangers, elders, or in professional contexts.
The choice between vous and the informal tu signals relationship dynamics: On se tutoie ou on se vouvoie? (Shall we use tu or vous with each other?).
Courteous, respectful conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
protocol · decorum · propriety · civility · honorific · respectability · dignity · reverence
French word for hello
- merciFrench thank-you
- au revoirFrench parting phrase
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- ouiFrench affirmative word
non · monsieur · madame · salutation · Romance · conjugation · pronoun
High regard, moral dignity
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- appreciationRecognition of worth
homage · acknowledgment · consideration · obeisance · reverence · deference · gratitude · compliments
politeness
Courteous, respectful conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- formalityStrict observance of convention
etiquette · protocol · decorum · propriety · civility · honorific · respectability · dignity · reverence · gallantry
bonjour
French word for hello
oui · non · monsieur · madame · salutation · Romance · conjugation · pronoun
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- venerationProfound admiring respect
appreciation · homage · acknowledgment · consideration · obeisance · reverence · deference · gratitude · compliments · sir
group
Assembled collection of things
- collectiveJointly organized group
- assemblyConstructing from components
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
congregation · gathering · company · party · crowd · class · committee · panel · team · staff