on se parle demain
The English phrase "talk to you tomorrow" can be translated into French as on se parle demain.
This phrase is a casual way to say goodbye to someone you expect to speak with the next day.
Which one should you use?
The phrase nous nous parlerons demain is the formal equivalent, using the more structured nous instead of the colloquial on.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase on se parle demain is informal. The use of on instead of nous makes this phrase informal and suitable for friends, family or close colleagues.
Did you know?
- In France, saying on se parle demain without a specific time can be an ambiguous social signal. Depending on the tone, it can be a genuine promise or a polite way to end a conversation without committing to a meeting.
- The word demain originally meant 'in the morning', coming from the Late Latin dē māne. While it now means 'tomorrow', its roots are tied to the early hours of the day.
- While on is used as 'we' in on se parle demain, it is grammatically singular. This means that even if you are talking about a group, the verb following on always takes the same form as 'he' or 'she'.
Examples in context
- Allez, on se parle demain ! Bonne soirée !Alright, talk to you tomorrow! Have a good evening!
- On se parle demain, bonne soirée !Talk to you tomorrow, have a good evening!
- Allez, on se parle demain au bureau.Alright, talk to you tomorrow at the office.
- On se parle demain pour les détails.We'll talk tomorrow about the details.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are finishing a phone call in the evening.
- ManonMerci pour ton aide, Nathan.Thanks for your help, Nathan.
- NathanDe rien, Manon. À demain !You're welcome, Manon. See you tomorrow!
- ManonOn se parle demain alors.Talk to you tomorrow then.
- NathanÇa marche, salut !Sounds good, bye!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demain, on, se, CC BY-SA 4.0.
