tu es en forme
In French, 'you're fit' is translated as tu es en forme.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they are healthy and in good physical condition. While the English 'fit' often implies athletic prowess, the French expression en forme is frequently used to mean someone has high energy or is feeling well physically at that moment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase en forme literally translates to 'in shape'.
Which one should you use?
You might use Vous êtes en bonne condition physique to say 'You're in good physical condition' or Vous êtes bien entraîné(e) to say 'You're well-trained'. To emphasize a high level of fitness, you can use the informal expression Tu es en super forme, which means 'You're in great shape'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people, use vous êtes en forme instead of tu es en forme.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the English word 'fit' as an adjective in French. Although 'fit' is sometimes used in very specific gym slang, en forme is the standard way to express this idea.
Did you know?
- In France, asking someone if they are en forme is often used as a general greeting to check their overall mood and energy levels rather than their gym progress.
- While tu es en forme describes fitness, the word forme also refers to the legal or official 'format' of a document in French administration.
- The French word forme shares the same Latin root as the English word 'form', which originally referred to a mold used in casting metal or pottery.
Examples in context
- Vous êtes en forme pour votre âge, félicitations !You're fit for your age, congratulations!
- Vous êtes en bonne condition physique, votre entraînement paie vraiment !You're in good physical condition, your training is really paying off!
- Tu es en forme, on devrait aller courir ensemble !You're fit, we should go for a run together!
- Tu es en forme aujourd'hui !You're fit today!
- Bravo, tu es en forme après la course.Well done, you're fit after the run.
- Je vois que tu es en forme.I see that you're fit.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are finishing a morning workout.
- EmmaBravo Gabriel, tu es en forme !Well done Gabriel, you're fit!
- GabrielMerci Emma, je me sens très bien.Thanks Emma, I feel very good.
- EmmaTu es vraiment très en forme.You are really very fit.
- GabrielC'est grâce à l'entraînement.It is thanks to the training.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, forme, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
