On va se rencontrer au parc demain.

We are going to meet at the park tomorrow.

Breakdown of On va se rencontrer au parc demain.

• aller: to go
• le parc: the park
• demain: tomorrow
• on: we
• au: at the
• se rencontrer: to meet

Questions & Answers about On va se rencontrer au parc demain.

What does on mean here? Is it “we” or “one”?

• In everyday French, on usually means we.
• It can mean “one/people in general” in other contexts, but here it clearly means we.

Why is the verb singular (va) if on means “we”?

• On always takes third-person singular verb forms: on va, on est, on fait, etc.
• Even when it means “we,” the verb stays singular.

Can I say Nous allons nous rencontrer instead?

• Yes, same meaning.
• Nuance: On va… is more colloquial and very common in speech; Nous allons… is more formal/neutral or for careful writing.

What tense/structure is On va se rencontrer?

• It’s the near future (futur proche): present of aller
  • infinitive, here va + se rencontrer.
• It’s used for planned or imminent future actions.

Could I use the present to talk about the future, like On se rencontre demain?

• Yes, the present can refer to a scheduled future, especially in speech: On se rencontre demain.
• Even more natural for a plan: On se retrouve demain or On se voit demain.

Why do we need se? Why not just On va rencontrer?

• Se rencontrer is reciprocal: “meet each other.”
• Rencontrer alone is transitive and needs a direct object: On va rencontrer Paul (= we’re going to meet Paul).
• To express “we meet each other,” you must include the reflexive pronoun: se (or nous if you use nous: Nous allons nous rencontrer).

Where do pronouns go with aller + infinitif?

• They go right before the infinitive, not before aller: On va se rencontrer (correct), not On se va rencontrer (incorrect).

How do I negate it?

• Standard: On ne va pas se rencontrer au parc demain.
• Casual speech often drops ne: On va pas se rencontrer au parc demain.

How do I ask this as a yes/no question?

• Intonation (informal): On va se rencontrer au parc demain ?
• With est-ce que (neutral): Est-ce qu’on va se rencontrer au parc demain ?
• Inversion (formal): Va-t-on se rencontrer au parc demain ?

What’s the difference between se rencontrer, se retrouver, and se voir?

• Se rencontrer: “to meet each other,” often first-time or more formal/neutral; can be planned or by chance.
• Se retrouver: “to meet up (again),” implies a planned rendezvous with someone you already know; very common for plans.
• Se voir: “to see each other,” very common for arranging to meet; slightly more casual.

Is au parc just à + le parc?

• Yes: au = à + le (masculine singular).
• Other forms: à la (feminine), à l’ (before a vowel sound), aux = à + les (plural).

Should I say au parc or dans le parc?

• Au parc = at the park (as a general meeting point).
• Dans le parc = inside the park (emphasizes being within its boundaries).
• Choose based on what you want to convey.

Can I move demain around?

• Yes. Both are natural:
  • On va se rencontrer au parc demain.
  • Demain, on va se rencontrer au parc.
• The second emphasizes the time.

Any pronunciation tips for this sentence?

• On: nasal vowel [ɔ̃].
• va: [va].
• se: [sə]; no elision here because rencontrer starts with a consonant.
• rencontrer: [ʁɑ̃.kɔ̃.tʁe]; uvular r; nasal vowels in ren- and -con-.
• au: [o]; parc: [paʁk] (final c is pronounced).
• demain: [də.mɛ̃].
• No required liaisons here; with inversion you get Va-t-on… (the inserted -t- is pronounced).

If I put it in the past, do I need agreement: On s’est rencontrés?

• Yes. With se rencontrer, the past participle agrees (when se is a direct object):
  • Mixed/masculine group: On s’est rencontrés.
  • All-female group: On s’est rencontrées.
• Some skip this agreement with on in casual writing, but agreement is standard.

Can I replace au parc with a pronoun?

• Yes, use y: On va s’y rencontrer demain.
• Stylistically, many prefer: On va s’y retrouver demain.

Is this sentence formal or informal?

• Using on makes it informal/neutral and very common in speech.
• More formal: Nous allons nous rencontrer au parc demain.
• Formal/written future: Nous nous rencontrerons au parc demain.

What if it’s plural parks or a different gendered place?

• Plural: aux parcs (though context for meeting “at the parks” is rare).
• Feminine place: à la bibliothèque.
• Before a vowel sound: à l’hôtel.