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Tu es Marie.

Tu es Marie.
You are Marie.
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Breakdown of Tu es Marie.

être
to be
tu
you
Marie
Marie

Questions & Answers about Tu es Marie.

Why do we use tu instead of vous in Tu es Marie?
In French, tu is used when speaking to someone you know well (like a friend, family member, or someone around your age), while vous is more formal or used when addressing multiple people. By using tu, you’re being informal or addressing someone you’re close to.
Why is es used here?
Es is the second-person singular form of the verb être (to be) in the present tense. It pairs with tu to say tu es (“you are”). Each subject pronoun in French has its own form of être: je suis, tu es, il/elle/on est, nous sommes, vous êtes, ils/elles sont.
Do I need to say tu in every sentence, or can it be omitted (like in Spanish)?
In French, the subject pronoun usually cannot be omitted. Pronouns are typically required because they help clarify who is performing the action, especially since French verbs don’t always make the subject obvious.
How do I pronounce tu?
Pronounce tu with your lips rounded and your tongue somewhat forward. It’s a front rounded vowel sound that can be tricky for English speakers. It’s almost like saying “tee” but with more lip rounding on the vowel.
Is Marie pronounced the same way as Mary in English?
Not exactly. In Marie, the vowel a sounds slightly more open than in “Mary.” The final ie can be pronounced like “ee.” So it’s closer to mah-ree, whereas “Mary” can sound more like meh-ree in English.
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Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).

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