tu assures
The English phrase "you slay" can be translated into French as tu assures.
This expression is used to tell someone they are doing something very well or that they look great. While the English "you slay" can specifically focus on fashion or appearance, tu assures is more versatile and can refer to someone's general competence or skill in an activity.
Which one should you use?
While tu assures focuses on general competence, you can also use Tu déchires, which is an informal way to say "you slay". Another colloquial option is tu gères, a very common alternative that carries the meaning of "you are handling things perfectly" or "you've got this". If you want to emphasize the feeling by saying "you're killing it", you can use the colloquial expression tu assures grave.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase tu assures is informal and should be used with friends or peers rather than in professional or formal settings.
Did you know?
- If you use the alternative tu déchires, you are literally telling someone 'you are tearing' or 'you are ripping'.
- The word grave in tu assures grave usually means 'serious' or 'grave', but here it acts as an intensifier similar to 'totally' or 'really'.
- In French, the transition from the formal vous to the informal tu is a social milestone known as tutoiement.
Examples in context
- Tu déchires, mon ami!You slay, my friend!
- Tu assures avec ce nouveau look !You slay with this new look!
- Ne t'inquiète pas, tu assures en cuisine.Don't worry, you slay in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are discussing Hugo's presentation at work.
- EmmaTon exposé était vraiment génial !Your presentation was really great!
- HugoMerci, je suis un peu soulagé.Thanks, I am a bit relieved.
- EmmaFranchement, tu assures sur scène.Honestly, you slay on stage.
- HugoC'est très gentil de ta part, Emma.That is very kind of you, Emma.
