allez
/a.le/
The French phrase for "let's go" is allez. If unsure, use allez. Wiktionary also lists enweye.
Meaning: expression of encouragement, cheer (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| allez | /a.le/ | |
| enweye | Quebec, slang |
In this context, allez functions as an interjection to provide encouragement or to urge someone to act, rather than a literal command to move. It can be translated as "come on" or "let's go."
Which one should you use?
While allez is a standard way to express encouragement, enweye is a phonetic, slang spelling specifically used to express excitement or encouragement.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
On y va is an informal way to say let's go. The form enweye is classified as slang.
Is it said differently in some regions?
enweye is a slang term used specifically in Quebec.
How do you pronounce it?
/a.le/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, a long, drawn-out alleeez can actually signal impatience or annoyance rather than genuine encouragement.
- The Quebecois slang term enweye is actually a phonetic spelling of the phrase on y va, which means 'we are going there'.
- Because allez is the second-person plural form of the verb aller, it can be used to address a single person formally as well as a group.
Examples in context
- Allez, on y va !Come on, let's go!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use allez to say 'Come on, let's go!'Tatoeba #545325 by sacredceltic, translation #520840 by aandrusiak
- Allez, Tom. Rentrons à la maison.Come on, Tom. Let's go home.This sentence shows how to use allez to say 'Come on, Tom. Let's go home.'Tatoeba #5311636 by Aiji, translation #3498744 by CK
- «Et pour Monsieur ?» «Allez ! Une blanquette de veau !»"And what will it be for you sir?" "Let's go for a veal stew!"This sentence demonstrates using allez to mean 'Let's go for a veal stew!' in a conversational context.Tatoeba #883830 by sacredceltic, translation #12421731 by zogwarg
- Monsieur, partons tous ensemble pour cette réunion.Sir, let's all leave together for this meeting.
- Les amis, on y va, la soirée commence!Friends, let's go, the party is starting!
- Allez, on y va! Ne soyez pas en retard!Come on, let's go! Don't be late!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are about to start a race.
- NathanAllez, Manon, c'est le moment !Go, Manon, this is the moment!
- ManonMerci, Nathan, je suis prête.Thanks, Nathan, I am ready.
- NathanAllez, donne tout ce que tu as !Go, give it everything you've got!
- ManonJe vais essayer !I will try!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “let's go” translations and entries allez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
