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How to Say ‘You're always welcome’ in French

Tu es toujours le bienvenu

tew eh too-zhoor luh bee-ehn-veh-nyoo

[tew eh too-zhoor luh bee-ehn-veh-nyoo]

🇫🇷 In France: Saying someone is [toujours le bienvenu] is warm and sincere, stronger than a casual [come by anytime]. In a family setting, it signals real acceptance.

Phrase Breakdown

Tu es

tew eh

Words in this phrase

Tu

[tew]

You

Referencing the person spoken to.

Example

Tu es toujours le bienvenu à nos réunions.

You are always welcome at our meetings.

es

[eh]

are

Present tense of to be used with you.

Example

Tu es l'invité spécial aujourd'hui.

You are the special guest today.

toujours

[too-zhoor]

always

Every time; at all times.

Example

Tu es toujours ponctuel.

You are always punctual.

Le bienvenu

luh bee-ehn-veh-nyoo

Words in this phrase

le

[luh]

the

Used specifically before a specific noun.

Example

Le livre sur la table est à moi.

The book on the table is mine.

bienvenu

[bee-ehn-veh-nyoo]

welcome

A cordial greeting to someone upon arrival.

Example

Tu es bienvenu ici quand tu veux.

You are welcome here whenever you want.

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