tu verras
The English phrase "you will see" is translated into French as tu verras.
This phrase is used to tell someone that the truth or the result of a situation will become clear in the future. When used as a standalone sentence, Tu verras often functions as a way to say "just wait and see" or "time will tell".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a direct translation of the English "you will see", where tu means "you" and verras is the future tense of the verb voir (to see).
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form tu verras uses the second-person singular. If you are addressing more than one person or using the formal vous to show respect, use vous verrez instead of tu verras.
Did you know?
- The French word tu is a direct cognate of the Italian tu and the Russian ты, all descending from the same Proto-Indo-European root.
- While tu verras sounds like a simple prediction, in certain contexts it can carry a tone of a light threat, similar to the English 'just you wait'.
- The future tense verras is derived from the Latin vidēre, which is also the root of the English word 'provide'.
Examples in context
- Compare soigneusement les deux et tu verras la différence.Compare the two carefully, and you will see the difference.This sentence shows how to use tu verras to point out a future realization of a difference.Tatoeba #1052112 by sacredceltic, translation #50730 by CM
- Tu verras.You will see.This sentence shows tu verras used as a standalone phrase.Tatoeba #10642532 by AutoBot, translation #2255314 by CK
- Tu verras que tout est devenu très beau et tu pourras présenter quelque chose de vraiment impressionnant aux invités.You will see that everything has become very beautiful and you will be able to present something really impressive to the guests.This sentence demonstrates how tu verras can be used to describe a future realization of beauty and potential.Tatoeba #1394713 by sacredceltic, translation #1394716 by Eldad
- Quand vous visitez Paris, vous verrez la beauté de la Tour Eiffel.When you visit Paris, you will see the beauty of the Eiffel Tower.
- Si vous suivez mes conseils, vous allez voir des résultats remarquables.If you follow my advice, you will see remarkable results.
- Si tu continues à t'entraîner, tu verras une amélioration considérable.If you keep practicing, you will see a significant improvement.
- Attends, tu vas voir ce que je peux faire !Wait, you will see what I can do!
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Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are talking about the outcome of a difficult decision.
- HugoJe ne suis pas sûr que ce soit une bonne idée.I am not sure that this is a good idea.
- ManonNe t'inquiète pas, tu verras bien le résultat.Don't worry, you will see the result soon.
- HugoJ'espère que tu as raison, Manon.I hope you are right, Manon.
- ManonTu verras, tout se passera très bien.You will see, everything will go very well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
