How do you say "We are going to" in French?

"We are going to" in French is "Nous allons". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘We are going to’ in French

Q: What does "Nous allons" mean in English?

"Nous allons" means "We are going to" in English. Usage tip: [Aller] + another verb is a very common way to say what someone is about to do: [nous allons examiner], [je vais appeler], [on va attendre]. Here [nous allons] means [we're going to], not literally [we are going].

Nous allons

noo ah-lohn

[noo ah-lohn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Aller] + another verb is a very common way to say what someone is about to do: [nous allons examiner], [je vais appeler], [on va attendre]. Here [nous allons] means [we're going to], not literally [we are going].

Phrase Breakdown

Nous

[noo]

Subject pronoun meaning the speaker and others; here, often the vet team.

Example

Nous allons voir votre poule maintenant.

We are going to see your hen now.

allons

[ah-lohn]

are going

From aller; used to say what someone is about to do in the near future.

Example

Nous allons examiner sa respiration.

We are going to examine its breathing.

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