What does vos in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word vos in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use vos in French.

The word vos in French means your, your, the original language, your, your, on your marks, On your marks, set, go!, in your spare time, Yes, sir!, Back to work!, at your own risk, Bless you!, before your eyes, place your bets, Your wish is 's command. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word vos

your

(tutoiement : à vous)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les enfants, venez ranger vos jouets !
Children, come and put away your toys!

your

(vouvoiement : à vous)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Madame, je crois que vous avez oublié vos gants.
Madam, I think you forgot your gloves.

the original language

nom féminin (abr (version originale) (film)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour perfectionner mon anglais, je regarde les films américains en VO. Quand on regarde un film ou une série, rien ne vaut la VO.
When watching a film or a series, the original soundtrack is always best.

your

(tutoiement : qui est à vous)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les garçons, venez ranger votre chambre !
Boys, come and tidy your room.

your

(vouvoiement : qui est à vous)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Votre visage m'est familier, vous ai-je déjà rencontrée ?
Your face is familiar; have we met before?

on your marks

(soyez prêts) (in a race)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

On your marks, set, go!

(signal de départ de course) (US)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Les coureurs s'élancèrent après avoir entendu « À vos marques, prêts, partez ! ».

in your spare time

locution adverbiale (durant vos moments libres)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En plus des lectures obligatoires, lisez ce livre à vos moments perdus.

Yes, sir!

(obéissance militaire) (military or humour)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

Back to work!

interjection (que chacun regagne son poste !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Quand l'horloge indiqua 8 heures, le chef lança aux ouvriers : « À vos postes ! »

at your own risk

(cela n'engage que votre responsabilité)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Bless you!

interjection (réponse à un éternuement)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
On dit « À vos souhaits » à une personne qui vient d'éternuer.

before your eyes

locution adverbiale (ici pour vous)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

place your bets

interjection (placez vos jetons) (gambling)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Mesdames et messieurs, faites vos jeux !

Your wish is 's command

(Vous serez exhaussés)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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