Emma
What is difference between 'on est' and 'nous sommes'? I have been told that they both mean we and I am unsure when I use each one.
30. Nov. 2013 19:04
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Hello, you're both right, let's clarify a little : -"On" can be used as "nous", and when we speak to friends or people we know, we use it more than "nous" (but "nous" is used when you speak with personn you want to show respect to or where we write letter) Exemple: Nous somme content de te voir = On est content de te voir = we're pleased to meet you -An other use of "on" is to describe a person or a group of personn wich is undeterminated. In this case, it can not be replaced by nous. Exemple : Some one is knocking at the door = On frappe à la porte. Sorry for my English and i hope i helped you ! Tell me if it's not clear !
30. November 2013
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You know how in english we sometimes say "One can...." or "One will..."? Well that is kind of what "On" is...it is more general and used in a group-like way sometimes. It's not as specific as "Nous." So if I wanted to say.."We should all go to London for the weekend." I could use "On doit aller à Londres pour le weekend"
30. November 2013
But in informal language, "on" is almost systematically used in place of "nous".
30. November 2013
"Nous sommes "is the proper French. :)
7. Dezember 2016
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