veux-tu
The English phrase "will you" is translated into French as veux-tu.
This phrase is used to ask if someone wants to do something.
Which one should you use?
If you are asking if someone is willing to accept or agree to a specific proposal, you can use Accepteriez-vous.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the informal phrase Tu veux is often replaced with Tu veux-tu or Tu veux-tu ben.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the word tu in Tu veux-tu does not function as a pronoun, but as an interrogative particle similar to a question mark that is spoken aloud.
- The verb vouloir inside veux-tu is a linguistic relative of the English word 'voluntary', as both stem from the Latin 'volere' meaning 'to wish'.
- While veux-tu asks what someone wants, French has a distinct word envie to describe a craving or a sudden whim. If you ask someone as-tu envie, you are asking if they feel a longing for something rather than just if they want it.
Examples in context
- Veux-tu te taire ?Will you shut up?This sentence shows how to use veux-tu to ask someone to shut up.Tatoeba #2192909 by sacredceltic, translation #2192572 by Hybrid
- Que veux-tu boire ?What will you have to drink?This sentence uses veux-tu to ask what someone wants to drink.Tatoeba #400185 by sysko, translation #24714 by CC
- Veux-tu un peu de café ?Will you have some coffee?This sentence uses veux-tu to offer someone some coffee.Tatoeba #573828 by sacredceltic, translation #62196 by CK
- Voudriez-vous m'accompagner au cinéma ce soir?Will you accompany me to the cinema tonight?
- Pourriez-vous me prêter votre stylo?Will you lend me your pen?
- Accepteriez-vous de dîner avec moi ce soir?Will you have dinner with me tonight?
- Accepteriez-vous de m'aider à organiser cet événement?Would you be willing to help me organize this event?
- Est-ce que tu peux me donner un coup de main?Will you give me a hand?
- Tu acceptes de m'accompagner chez le coiffeur?Will you come with me to the hair salon?
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are planning their afternoon walk.
- GabrielVeux-tu aller au parc avec moi ?Will you go to the park with me?
- EmmaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup.Yes, I would love to.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu veux marcher un peu ?Do you want to walk a little?
- EmmaD'accord, c'est une bonne idée.Okay, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
