Bedeutung
An informal way to ask someone how they are doing in return.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The transition from 'Et vous ?' to 'Et toi ?' (tutoiement) is a significant social milestone in a relationship. In Quebec, 'tu' and 'toi' are used much more quickly and frequently than in France, even in some service settings. Respect for elders is paramount; using 'Et toi ?' with an older person would be considered very rude.
Rising Intonation
Make sure your voice goes up at the end of 'toi' to signal it's a question.
The 'Vous' Trap
When in doubt, use 'Et vous ?'. It's better to be too formal than too rude.
Bedeutung
An informal way to ask someone how they are doing in return.
Rising Intonation
Make sure your voice goes up at the end of 'toi' to signal it's a question.
The 'Vous' Trap
When in doubt, use 'Et vous ?'. It's better to be too formal than too rude.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the dialogue with the correct informal return.
Salut ! Ça va ? - Ça va, ___ ___ ?
'Et toi' is the correct informal way to return the question.
Which phrase should you use with your best friend?
Tu aimes le café ?
'Et toi' is for friends; 'Et vous' is formal; 'Et tu' is incorrect.
Match the phrase to the person.
Who do you say 'Et toi ?' to?
Family members are addressed with 'tu/toi'.
Finish the sentence.
Moi, je suis français. ___ ___ ?
This is the standard way to ask for someone's nationality in return.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSalut ! Ça va ? - Ça va, ___ ___ ?
'Et toi' is the correct informal way to return the question.
Tu aimes le café ?
'Et toi' is for friends; 'Et vous' is formal; 'Et tu' is incorrect.
Who do you say 'Et toi ?' to?
Family members are addressed with 'tu/toi'.
Moi, je suis français. ___ ___ ?
This is the standard way to ask for someone's nationality in return.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenYes, but it sounds very blunt and slightly aggressive. 'Et toi ?' is much softer and more natural.
Yes, it's very common in emails, texts, and social media comments.
Because 'tu' is a subject pronoun. Stressed pronouns like 'toi' are required after conjunctions like 'et'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Et vous ?
formal versionAnd you? (Formal/Plural)
Moi aussi
similarMe too
Toi aussi ?
similarYou too?
