Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tu
pronoun
/tuː/
Definition
A term used to refer informally to someone, often indicating familiarity or closeness, particularly in the context of addressing someone directly.
Examples
- When speaking to your friend, you might say, “Tu es mon meilleur ami,” which means “You are my best friend.”
- In casual conversation, it’s common to say, “Tu veux venir avec moi?” meaning “Do you want to come with me?”
Meaning
In various languages, especially in French and Spanish, ‘tu’ is the informal second-person singular pronoun used to address someone that one knows well or is familiar with.
Synonyms
- you (informal)
- thou (archaic)
