A1 Expression Informal

Et toi ?

And you? (informal)

Significado

An informal way to ask someone how they are doing in return.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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Rising Intonation

Make sure your voice goes up at the end of 'toi' to signal it's a question.

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The 'Vous' Trap

When in doubt, use 'Et vous ?'. It's better to be too formal than too rude.

Significado

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-se

Complete the dialogue with the correct informal return.

Salut ! Ça va ? - Ça va, ___ ___ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: et toi

'Et toi' is the correct informal way to return the question.

Which phrase should you use with your best friend?

Tu aimes le café ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Et toi ?

'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?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Your brother

Family members are addressed with 'tu/toi'.

Finish the sentence.

Moi, je suis français. ___ ___ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Et toi

This is the standard way to ask for someone's nationality in return.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Complete the dialogue with the correct informal return. Fill Blank A1

Salut ! Ça va ? - Ça va, ___ ___ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: et toi

'Et toi' is the correct informal way to return the question.

Which phrase should you use with your best friend? Choose A1

Tu aimes le café ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Et toi ?

'Et toi' is for friends; 'Et vous' is formal; 'Et tu' is incorrect.

Match the phrase to the person. situation_matching A1

Who do you say 'Et toi ?' to?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Your brother

Family members are addressed with 'tu/toi'.

Finish the sentence. dialogue_completion A1

Moi, je suis français. ___ ___ ?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Et toi

This is the standard way to ask for someone's nationality in return.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

3 perguntas

Yes, 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'.

Frases relacionadas

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Et vous ?

formal version

And you? (Formal/Plural)

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Moi aussi

similar

Me too

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Toi aussi ?

similar

You too?

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