nous allons à Paris
The English phrase "we are going to paris" is translated into French as nous allons à Paris.
A statement used to say that the speaker and others are traveling to the city of Paris.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nous (we), allons (go/are going) and à Paris (to Paris).
Which one should you use?
In casual spoken French, people often replace nous allons with on va to mean "we are going". For example, you might hear on va à Paris instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The use of nous makes this a formal or standard way to say "we" in French.
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Examples in context
- Nous allons à Paris en avion.We are going to Paris by plane.
- On part pour Paris la semaine prochaine.We are leaving for Paris next week.
- Nous allons à Paris pour assister à une conférence.We are going to Paris to attend a conference.
- Nous allons à Paris demain.We are going to Paris tomorrow.
- En fait, nous allons à Paris en train.Actually, we are going to Paris by train.
- Nous allons à Paris pour les vacances.We are going to Paris for the holidays.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing their travel plans.
- ChloéRegarde, nous allons à Paris cet été !Look, we are going to Paris this summer!
- HugoC'est vrai ? Je suis tellement content.Is it true? I am so happy.
- ChloéOui, j'ai déjà réservé les billets.Yes, I already booked the tickets.
- HugoMerci beaucoup, Chloé !Thank you very much, Chloé!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Paris, nous, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.