votre adresse
The English phrase "your address" is translated into French as votre adresse.
votre adresse refers to the location of a person's home or business used for sending mail.
Which one should you use?
While votre adresse is the standard form, you should use ton adresse when speaking to a friend, a family member or someone you know well.
Did you know?
- The word adresse does not just mean a location, but also refers to someone's physical skill or dexterity. This connection is why the French word adroit means being skillful or clever.
- The concept of a formal speech delivered to a person of high rank is also called an adresse in French.
- When asking for votre adresse in a formal setting, a French speaker might use the verb demeurer instead of habiter to ask where you reside.
Examples in context
- Donnez-moi votre adresse !Give me your address.This sentence is useful for practicing the command to give votre adresse.Tatoeba #1846031 by sacredceltic, translation #1845501 by CK
- Quelle est votre adresse ?What is your address?This sentence is useful for asking the question with votre adresse.Tatoeba #3627274 by sacredceltic, translation #370710 by saeb
- J'ai oublié votre adresse.I've forgotten your address.This sentence is useful for stating that you have forgotten votre adresse.Tatoeba #5561931 by sacredceltic, translation #1344002 by Chrikaru
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Example conversation
Hugo is filling out a delivery form for Manon.
- HugoJe n'ai pas votre adresse pour le colis.I don't have your address for the package.
- ManonJe vous l'envoie par message tout de suite.I will send it to you by message right now.
- HugoMerci, j'ai besoin de votre adresse exacte.Thanks, I need your exact address.
- ManonC'est fait, regardez votre téléphone.It's done, look at your phone.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.