English–French

“we” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔ̃/

Example

On y va ?

Shall we go?

Illustration for on (we)

How to say “we” in French

“We” in French is on.

A grammatical spotlight on people in general or on a group that includes the speaker.

Full entry for on: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with on

On commence.

We start.

Tips for using on

  • Even when on means 'we', its verb stays in the third-person singular, as in on est and on va.

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