Vous venez souvent ici ?
Do you often come here?
Language note: A classic phrase to start chatting with a stranger.
Culture note: This question is commonly used in bars and social gatherings in France.
Context: You ask them if they often come to the bar.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vous
[voo]
You
The polite form of addressing one or more people.
Vous venez ici chaque week-end ?
Do you come here every weekend?
venez
[veh-nay]
Come
To move or travel in the direction of the person being spoken to.
Venez-vous ici régulièrement ?
Do you come here regularly?
souvent
[soo-vohn]
Often
Frequently or many times.
Visitez-vous souvent cet endroit ?
Do you visit this place often?
ici
[ee-see]
Here
In, at, or to this place or position.
Je viens souvent ici pour le café.
I often come here for coffee.
Phrase Parts
Vous venez
Souvent
Ici
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