viens
In French, the way to say "come on" as an expression of encouragement is viens.
The phrase viens is used as an expression of encouragement. If you mean "come on" in the sense of "let's go," you might use Allez, and if you mean "come on" in the sense of "stop it," you might use Arrête. Additionally, the related verb avancer means to progress or develop.
Meaning: expression of encouragement (intj)
Which one should you use?
Allez is an informal way to say "come on" or "let's go," and Arrête can mean "come on" or "stop it" when used informally.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form viens is the singular imperative (command) form used when addressing one person informally.
Did you know?
- While viens is a command to come, the related word avenir is used as a noun to mean 'the future', literally meaning 'that which is to come'.
- In many French dialects, adding 'dis donc' to the end of a command like viens can transform a simple suggestion into a tone of disbelief or annoyance.
- In sports, French fans often shout allez repeatedly as a rhythmic chant, similar to how English speakers might shout 'come on' or 'let's go' during a match.
Examples in context
- Bill, viens ici !Come on, Bill.This sentence shows how to use viens to call someone.Tatoeba #8593782 by Micsmithel, translation #35838 by CP
- Viens dans mon bureau.Come on into my office.This sentence shows how to use viens to invite someone into a room.Tatoeba #2991779 by Ppjet6, translation #2951595 by CK
- Tu me cherches ? Viens !You want a piece of me? Come on!This sentence shows how to use viens as a defiant challenge.Tatoeba #799808 by sacredceltic, translation #757820 by darinmex
- Allez, on y va!Come on, let's go!
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé is trying to motivate Nathan to join a race.
- ChloéViens, Nathan, on va gagner !Come on, Nathan, we are going to win!
- NathanJe suis trop fatigué, Chloé.I am too tired, Chloé.
- ChloéAllez, viens, c'est presque fini !Come on, come on, it is almost over!
- NathanD'accord, j'essaie encore une fois.Okay, I will try one more time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
