tu vas nous manquer
The English phrase "you will be missed" is translated into French as tu vas nous manquer.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they will be missed by others 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" because of how the verb manquer functions.
Which one should you use?
While tu vas nous manquer is the default, you may use vous allez nous manquer if you are addressing more than one person or using the formal vous to show respect. If the person has already departed, use Vous nous avez manqué.
How does it change in a sentence?
If only one person (the speaker) will miss the subject, replace nous (us) with me (me) to say tu vas me manquer (I will miss you).
Did you know?
- The word manquer originally comes from the Italian word mancare, which was derived from manco, meaning 'maimed'.
- The verb manquer is used for both missing a person and missing a target, such as a goal in football or a train.
- Because manquer describes something that is lacking, the grammar is flipped compared to English, making the person being missed the subject of the sentence.
Examples in context
- Merci pour votre contribution au projet. Vous allez nous manquer.Thank you for your contribution to the project. You will be missed.
- Vous avez été un membre précieux de notre équipe. Nous regretterons votre absence.You have been a valuable member of our team. We will miss you.
- Merci pour la soirée agréable. Tu vas nous manquer. Reviens-nous vite !Thanks for the enjoyable evening. You will be missed. Come back soon!
- On a passé de super moments ensemble. On va regretter ton absence. Reviens nous voir dès que possible !We had amazing times together. We will miss you. Come back and visit us as soon as possible!
- La bande ne sera plus la même sans toi. Ton départ nous rend tristes, mais nous te souhaitons plein de bonheur.The gang won't be the same without you. Your departure makes us sad, but we wish you all the best.
- Tu vas nous manquer, mon ami.You will be missed, my friend.
- Si tu pars, tu vas nous manquer.If you leave, you will be missed.
- Ne t'en va pas, tu vas nous manquer.Don't go, you will be missed.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are saying goodbye at the train station.
- ChloéBon voyage, Lucas.Have a good trip, Lucas.
- LucasMerci Chloé, je reviendrai bientôt.Thank you Chloé, I will be back soon.
- ChloéOn espère, mais tu vas nous manquer.We hope so, but you will be missed.
- LucasC'est gentil, à bientôt.That's kind, see you soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manquer, nous, tu, vas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
