viens
viens is the French way to say 'come'.
viens is a command used to tell someone to come toward the speaker.
Which one should you use?
While viens is used for one person you know well, venez is used for multiple people or to be polite to a single person.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Viens-t'en is an informal variation of viens.
Did you know?
- The verb venir is a linguistic cousin of the English word 'avenue', which stems from the Latin 'advenire', meaning 'to come to'.
- While viens is a command, the phrase viens on y va functions as a way to say 'let's go', effectively using 'come' to suggest leaving.
- The verb venir is used in the common expression ça vient avec, which is used to describe features that are 'included' with a product.
Examples in context
- Viens chez moi ce soir.Come to my place tonight.
- Viens donc boire un verre avec nous.Come have a drink with us.
- Viens ici !Come here!
- Viens ici tout de suite.Come here right now.
- Viens voir ce que j'ai trouvé.Come see what I found.
- Viens me parler un instant.Come talk to me for a moment.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are in a park.
- LucasManon, viens vers moi !Manon, come toward me!
- ManonJ'arrive, Lucas.I'm coming, Lucas.
- LucasRegarde ce bel oiseau.Look at this beautiful bird.
- ManonOh, il est magnifique !Oh, it is magnificent!
