tu vas nous manquer
The English phrase 'we will miss you' is expressed in French as tu vas nous manquer.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they will be missed after they leave.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, tu vas nous manquer translates to 'you are going to be lacking to us'. This is because, in French, the person being missed is the subject of the verb.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing more than one person, or when using the formal 'vous' for a single person, use the form vous allez nous manquer.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to use tu vas nous manquer to mean 'you will miss us', as it actually means 'we will miss you'.
Did you know?
- The verb manquer comes from the Italian word mancare, which is derived from manco meaning 'maimed'.
- The structure of this phrase is actually a way of describing a void that the other person leaves behind in your lives.
Examples in context
- Votre absence sera une grande perte pour nous. Vous allez nous manquer beaucoup.Your absence will be a great loss for us. You will be greatly missed by us.
- Passe de bonnes vacances! Tu vas nous manquer.Have a good holiday! You will be missed by us.
- Tu vas nous manquer, mon amie.We will miss you, my friend.
- Sache que tu vas nous manquer.Know that we will miss you.
- Tu vas nous manquer pendant ton voyage.We will miss you during your trip.
Example conversation
Manon is leaving her job at the office.
- GabrielC'est ton dernier jour, Manon ?Is it your last day, Manon?
- ManonOui, je pars demain pour Lyon.Yes, I am leaving for Lyon tomorrow.
- GabrielOh non, tu vas nous manquer !Oh no, we will miss you!
- ManonMerci Gabriel, c'est très gentil.Thank you Gabriel, that's very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manquer, nous, tu, vas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
