Meaning
An informal way to ask someone how they are doing in return.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
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.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesSalut ! 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.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, 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'.
Related Phrases
Et vous ?
formal versionAnd you? (Formal/Plural)
Moi aussi
similarMe too
Toi aussi ?
similarYou too?
