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2nd person [[English pronouns|subject and object pronoun]]. | 2nd person [[English pronouns|subject and object pronoun]]. | ||
| − | Sometimes pluralized <span style="color:darkgray;">y'all</span> in the Southern US. | + | :Sometimes pluralized <span style="color:darkgray;">y'all</span> in the Southern US. |
| − | The 2nd person can be used in the same way as French ''on'' " | + | :<span style="color:darkgray;">You(se) guys</span> is more frequently heard in the North. Here, "guys" refers to men ''or'' women. <span style="font-size:x-small;">'''NB''': the singular is always masculine.</span> |
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| + | The 2nd person can be used in the same way as French generic ''on''. | ||
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| + | *<span style="font-size:x-small;">''comment peut-'''on''' savoir ?''</span> | ||
| + | *<span style="font-size:x-small;">how can '''you''' ( find out / know ) ?</span> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:49, 27 September 2019
2nd person subject and object pronoun.
- Sometimes pluralized y'all in the Southern US.
- You(se) guys is more frequently heard in the North. Here, "guys" refers to men or women. NB: the singular is always masculine.
The 2nd person can be used in the same way as French generic on.
- comment peut-on savoir ?
- how can you ( find out / know ) ?
