we

The first-person plural subject pronoun in Modern English, used by the speaker to refer to themselves together with one or more other people as the subject of a verb.

• 🇫🇷Pronom personnel de la première personne du pluriel au nominatif, utilisé par le locuteur pour désigner lui-même ainsi qu'une ou plusieurs autres personnes comme sujet.

1. First-person plural subject pronoun A1 formal

   Used as the subject of a verb when the speaker refers to themselves together with one or more other people, indicating a group that includes the speaker.

   • We are going to the cinema tonight.
   • We have known each other for ten years.
   • We should finish this project by Friday.
   • Anna and I are colleagues. We work in the same office.
   • We don't agree with that decision.

   🇫🇷pronom personnel sujet de la première personne du pluriel

2. Inclusive or generic 'we' B1 informal

   Used to refer to people in general, including the speaker and the listener, or to humanity as a whole; often found in general statements or advice.

   • We all make mistakes sometimes.
   • In this country, we celebrate New Year on January 1st.
   • We need to protect our environment for future generations.
   • When we travel, we learn about different cultures.
   • We should always be kind to others.

   🇫🇷« nous » inclusif ou générique

3. Royal or editorial 'we' C1 formal legal

   Used by a single person, traditionally a monarch or author, to refer to themselves in a formal or authoritative context; also known as the 'majestic plural'.

   • We are not amused. (attributed to Queen Victoria)
   • In this article, we argue that the theory requires revision.
   • We hereby declare the session open.
   • We, the undersigned, agree to the terms above.
   • We find the defendant guilty.

   🇫🇷pluriel de majesté

• us object
• our possessive adjective
• ours possessive pronoun
• ourselves reflexive