Venez donc
Come then
Language note: 'Donc' can imply a gentle insistence or encouragement.
Culture note: Offering or inviting someone is often accompanied by 'donc' in French for friendliness.
Context: The concierge, thinking deeply, invites Amélie inside.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Venez
[veh-neh]
Come
To move towards or arrive at a place.
Venez ici, s'il vous plaît.
Come here, please.
donc
[dohnk]
then
Sometimes used to reinforce an invitation.
Allons-y donc.
Let's go then.
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