Bedeutung
To urge someone to move or act more quickly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, punctuality is valued, but 'dépêchez-vous' is used to maintain social harmony by ensuring everyone is on time. Quebec French often uses 'dépêche-toi' even in slightly formal settings due to a more relaxed social structure. Belgian French speakers use the same structure, but often with a softer intonation. Swiss French speakers are very precise with time, making this phrase quite common in professional settings.
The 'de' rule
Always remember 'de' before an infinitive verb.
Don't be rude
In service settings, use 's'il vous plaît' to soften the command.
Bedeutung
To urge someone to move or act more quickly.
The 'de' rule
Always remember 'de' before an infinitive verb.
Don't be rude
In service settings, use 's'il vous plaît' to soften the command.
Regional variation
In Quebec, 'dépêche-toi' is very common even in neutral settings.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Dépêchez-____ !
The phrase uses the formal/plural 'vous' form.
Which is the informal version?
Choose the correct phrase.
Informal singular uses 'toi'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Le train arrive ! B: ____ !
Standard imperative for urgency.
Match the situation to the correct register.
You are talking to your boss.
Formal register requires 'vous'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDépêchez-____ !
The phrase uses the formal/plural 'vous' form.
Choose the correct phrase.
Informal singular uses 'toi'.
A: Le train arrive ! B: ____ !
Standard imperative for urgency.
You are talking to your boss.
Formal register requires 'vous'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenTechnically yes, but your cat won't understand! It's for people.
It depends on the tone and context. Always add 's'il vous plaît' if unsure.
In French, reflexive verbs in the imperative use a hyphen to connect the pronoun.
No, it's redundant. 'Dépêchez-vous' already means to do it fast.
Use 'Dépêchez-vous', which is already plural.
Yes, but usually in urgent, time-sensitive situations.
Je me dépêche.
Yes, 'Grouille-toi', but only use it with close friends.
Yes, 'Je me suis dépêché'.
Only if the situation is very urgent and you have a close relationship.
'Vite' is an adverb, 'Dépêchez-vous' is a verb phrase.
It's a common way to manage time in a busy society.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Faites vite
synonymDo it fast
Se hâter
similarTo hasten
Ne traînez pas
contrastDon't drag/linger
On y va
builds onLet's go
