What is the difference between "tu" and "vous" ?

"Tu" means 'you' in English and is an informal way to address friends and family members.

"Vous" is the plural form of 'tu' and formal term used to address a stranger, or an individual who is older.

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Answered by Daphne R. French tutor

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