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Bookmark or Share- Nous vs On for We in French, and how to use the French pronoun OnIn written French, the pronoun nous is almost always used for we. However, in informal spoken French, the pronoun on is frequently used. On also has several other uses as an impersonal pronoun. This post will start with how and when to use the French pronoun on.
- On – Subject Pronoun - Lawless FrenchThe indefinite French subject pronoun on literally means "one," but is usually translated by an indefinite subject such as. Par exemple… On parle français ici. They speak French here. On a frappé à la porte. Someone knocked on the door. On est fou ! People are crazy! On ne sait jamais. You never know.
- How to use On in French [Explanation and 6 Examples] - Language AtlasIn French on is used to say we. This is often used in speaking but not in writing. In writing the subject pronoun nous is used. For that reason you can think of on as the informal we. Please take a look at some examples regarding how to use on in French.
- The Many Meanings of the French Subject Pronoun On - ThoughtCoMore often than not, the modern uses of the French subject pronoun “on” is a mystery to students of French. Traditional methods teach that “on” means “one”. But in today’s French, “on” is mostly used instead of “we”.
- Complete Guide to the Pronoun On in French w/AudioThe French pronoun “On” means “we” in the modern French language. But “on” also = one, people, you, they, he, she, and even I! Clear explanations with audio recordings and examples.
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