vouloir être amis
To want to be friends in French is vouloir être amis.
This phrase is used to express a desire to start a friendship with another person.
Which one should you use?
The phrase vouloir être amis expresses the desire to become friends, while être amis simply states the current state of friendship.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word for 'friends' changes depending on who is being discussed. Use amis in the phrase vouloir être amis if the group is masculine or includes people of different genders. If the people involved are exclusively female, use vouloir être amies.
Did you know?
- In France, asking to vouloir être amis can be perceived as overly formal or childish, as friendships are usually formed organically through shared activities.
- The French word for 'be' être evolved from two different Latin words: esse meaning 'be' and stāre meaning 'stand'.
- The word amis shares a common ancestor with the English word 'amity', which describes a state of friendship.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vouloir, être, CC BY-SA 4.0.
