Je vais à
The English phrase "I go to" is translated into French as Je vais à.
Je vais à is a phrase used to indicate that someone is traveling to a specific place.
What does it mean word for word?
The part Je vais means "I go" or "I am going", and it is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb aller (to go).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Je vais à changes to Je vais aux when the destination is a plural noun.
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking regions, if you are going 'home', you would not say Je vais à la maison, but simply Je vais chez moi.
- In a medical context, Je vais can be used to describe one's health, as in Je vais bien meaning 'I am doing well'.
- The word vais shares a common ancestor with the English word 'evade', as both stem from the Latin vadere, meaning to walk or go.
Examples in context
- Je vais à l'école.I go to school.This sentence is useful for saying you are going to school.Tatoeba #4594414 by sacredceltic, translation #472089 by tamsanh
- Je vais à Osaka en bus.I go to Osaka by bus.This sentence is useful for saying you are traveling to Osaka by bus.Tatoeba #2226187 by Ppjet6, translation #255397 by CN
- Je vais à l'auto-école.I go to driving school.Tatoeba #10966590 by lbdx, translation #10800227 by ddnktr
- Je vais à la piscine.I go to the swimming pool.
- J'y vais.I'm going there.
- Je vais à la bibliothèque.I go to the library.
- Je vais à l'épicerie.I go to the grocery store.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about their plans for the afternoon.
- LéaJe vais à la bibliothèque maintenant.I am going to the library now.
- GabrielC'est une bonne idée, Léa.That is a good idea, Léa.
- LéaTu veux venir avec moi ?Do you want to come with me?
- GabrielNon, je vais à la banque.No, I am going to the bank.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
