The French translation for “Where are you from? (informal)” is Tu es d’où ?. The French, Tu es d’où ?, can be
broken down into 4 parts:"you (singular)" (tu), "are (2nd person singular)" (es),
"of; from" (de) and "where" (où). There is 1 example of the French
word for "Where are you from? (informal)" being used: Themed CoursesAcknowledgementsOne of the things I enjoy the most about traveling is meeting new people. On the plane, at a restaurant and even in a store, there are always opportunities to meet cool people from all over the globe and practice languages at the same time.So, if you’d like to practice your French skills when you travel, here is a useful article to learn “Where are you from?” in French, and how to answer. Combine it with “Hello in French” and “Introduce oneself in French” for the perfect conversation starter! Speaking of starters, let’s start this article the right way. In French, the most common way to say “Where are you from” is “D’où venez-vous” (formal) or “D’où viens-tu” (informal). While it’s not as commonly used as in English, it’s a wonderful way to show interest and make some new friends. In the table below, you’ll find a few alternatives to enquire about somebody’s home country.
How to respond to where are you fromOf course, if you ask somebody “Where were you born” in French or “Where are you from” in French, they’ll most likely return the question. Prepare yourself with the answers below! Note from the author: Some of these answers are based on personal experience. Can you guess which ones? :-)
Nationality, a touchy topic?My American friends explained to me that asking where someone is from in the US can be offensive to some people, since most immigrants consider themselves Americans. In France, it’s not such a touchy topic, but people rarely enquire about other people’s nationality. If you’re unsure about asking where someone is from, I’d say it depends on the context. Bringing attention to someone’s foreign accent could potentially be offensive if they’re trying their best to speak like a local — this French slang list will help you with that. However, if you’re in an international/travel context, for example, on a plane or at a tourist site, this should not be a problem. And a big smile always helps! If someone enquires about your nationality and you don’t feel like answering, you can always use my favorite answer: “Je suis citoyenne du monde”. Sometimes, I also answer: “Je suis européenne”. Check out this hilarious video for more creative answers (in English)! Tip: You can also use the flattering “Are you from France/the US…?” or “Are you French/American…?”, to pretend that you think they are locals even if they clearly aren’t. Notre vraie nationalité est l’humanitéNo matter where you’re from, traveling and learning languages will shape you into a citizen of the world. We hope this French vocab will help you to meet fascinating new people from all over the francophone world and beyond! As Herbert George Wells wisely said: “Notre vraie nationalité est l’humanité”. (Our true nationality is humanity). By the way, we’d love to hear where you’re reading this from. Let us know on Facebook! Where are you from in French formal and informal?How do I say “Where are you from?” in French. Speaking of starters, let's start this article the right way. In French, the most common way to say “Where are you from” is “D'où venez-vous” (formal) or “D'où viens-tu” (informal).
Where are you in French casual?Où es-tu?
What is the informal form of you in French?In a nutshell, there are two ways to say you in French: Tu and vous. Tu is you informal and singular. The French use tu to address 1) A single person; and 2) A known acquaintance or younger person. Vous is you for plural and formal.
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