Why do we bother with tu? Most of us are never going to get that close to a French person.

Malcolm T.A2Kwiziq community member

Why do we bother with tu? Most of us are never going to get that close to a French person.

Asked 7 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour Malcolm !

Actually, you would also use "tu" when talking to someone younger than you, like a child or a teenager, or a classmate!
Plus, speaking as a French woman whose partner is English, you never know what can happen in life :)
Better be prepared !

À bientôt !

Why do we bother with tu? Most of us are never going to get that close to a French person.

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