y compris
/i kɔ̃.pʁi/
To say including in French, use y compris. It shows that a person or thing is part of a group or list.
y compris introduces an item that belongs to a larger group, as in five languages including Russian.
Which one should you use?
y compris is the usual choice for including. incluant is a verb form that appears mostly in formal writing, as in une liste incluant les prix.
How does it change in a sentence?
y compris never changes. It keeps the same spelling whatever the gender or number of the noun that follows.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /i kɔ̃.pʁi/. The first word sounds like the ee in see, and the final s is silent.
Did you know?
- The word compris in y compris is the same word used to say 'understood'. In French, to say 'I understand', you use the verb comprendre, which literally means to 'grasp together' or 'include'.
- The word y in y compris is an ancient way of saying 'there' or 'here', rooted in the Latin word hīc.
Examples in context
- Tom parle cinq langues, y compris le russe.Tom speaks five languages, including Russian.Here y compris adds Russian to the list of languages Tom speaks.Tatoeba #5762881 by Yemana, translation #2838658 by patgfisher
- J'ai décidé de me décharger de toutes mes phrases en anglais, y compris celle-ci.I have decided to release all my English sentences, including this one.Here y compris is followed by a pronoun meaning this one.Tatoeba #3048288 by Rovo, translation #3047853 by Dejo
- Chacun a le droit de quitter tout pays, y compris le sien, et de retourner dans son pays.Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.Here y compris stresses that a person's own country is part of any country.Tatoeba #6867178 by gropax, translation #554801 by jakov
- Tous les membres de l'équipe, y compris les gestionnaires, doivent participer à la réunion.All team members, including managers, must attend the meeting
- Le forfait tout compris inclut l'hébergement, les repas et les activités.The all-inclusive package includes accommodation, meals, and activities
- Le repas comprend une entrée, un plat principal avec accompagnements et un dessert.The meal includes a starter, a main course with side dishes, and a dessert
- J'ai visité plusieurs pays d'Asie, dont la Thaïlande.I have visited several countries in Asia, including Thailand
- Les films de Quentin Tarantino sont connus pour leurs scènes cultes, leurs dialogues percutants et leur utilisation créative de la musique, entre autres.Quentin Tarantino's movies are known for their iconic scenes, sharp dialogues, and creative use of music, among other things
- L'achat de ce forfait comprend toutes les activités, dont le ski.The purchase of this package includes all activities, including skiing
- Nous avons une variété de plats délicieux, incluant les spécialités créoles.We have a variety of delicious dishes, including Creole specialties
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing a group dinner.
- LéaTout le monde vient au dîner, y compris Gabriel.Everyone is coming to dinner, including Gabriel.
- GabrielOui, je serai là avec ma famille.Yes, I will be there with my family.
- LéaEst-ce queen tu apportes le dessert, y compris le gâteau ?Are you bringing dessert, including the cake?
- GabrielBien sûr, je m'occupe de tout.Of course, I'll take care of everything.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry y compris, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compris, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
