nous
/nu/
In French, 'us' is translated as nous. Wiktionary also lists à nous.
Meaning: objective case of "we" (pron)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| nous | /nu/ /nu.z‿/ |
| à nous |
It can also be used to emphasize the idea of 'ourselves' when combined with -mêmes to form nous-mêmes, or to refer to 'people like us' in the phrase les gens comme nous.
Which one should you use?
The word nous can function as both the subject 'we' and the object 'us' depending on its position in a sentence.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When 'us' acts as the direct object of a verb, it is expressed as nous and is placed before the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/nu/
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Examples in context
- Tom nous a vus.Tom saw us.This sentence shows how to use nous as an object.Tatoeba #9463916 by Micsmithel, translation #2237660 by CK
- Vote pour nous !Vote for us!This sentence demonstrates the use of nous in a command.Tatoeba #1511296 by Rovo, translation #1438705 by shekitten
- Il nous a aidés.He helped us.This sentence shows how nous functions as an object.Tatoeba #4313240 by nimfeo, translation #2867211 by Amastan
- Elle parle de nous .She is talking about us.
- Nous sommes en train de manger.We are eating.
- Les vacances sont importantes pour les gens comme nous .Holidays are important for people like us.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are deciding who will pay for dinner.
- ChloéC'est ton tour de nous inviter.It is your turn to invite us.
- LucasD'accord, je nous offre le dessert.Okay, I'll treat us to dessert.
- ChloéTu nous gâtes trop, Lucas.You spoil us too much, Lucas.
- LucasJe veux juste nous faire plaisir.I just want to treat us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “us” translations and entries nous, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nous, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
