How do you say "We have to" in French?

"We have to" in French is "On doit". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘We have to’ in French

Q: What does "On doit" mean in English?

"On doit" means "We have to" in English. Usage tip: [On] often means [we] in everyday French, much more often than [nous] in conversation. So [On doit] is the natural spoken way to say [We have to].

On doit

ohn dwah

[ohn dwah]

💬 Usage Tip: [On] often means [we] in everyday French, much more often than [nous] in conversation. So [On doit] is the natural spoken way to say [We have to].

Phrase Breakdown

[ohn]

Common informal subject meaning we or people in general.

Example

On doit finir ce projet aujourd’hui.

We have to finish this project today.

doit

[dwah]

must

Form of devoir meaning must or have to.

Example

On doit réviser avant le contrôle.

We must review before the test.

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