On+verb!

Question 1

What is the first thing ‘on’ can mean(with an example)?

Answer 1

1. It can mean ‘people in general’ or ‘they’. ex. On organise un grand festival(People(They)organise a big festival)

Question 2

What is the second thing ‘on’ can mean(with an example)?

Answer 2

2. It can mean ‘everybody’ or ‘you’. ex. quand il pleut, on cherche un parapluie(When it rains, you look for an umbrella)

Question 3

What is the third thing ‘on’ can mean(with an example)?

Answer 3

3. It can also mean ‘we’, especially when talking about you, your family and friends. ex. Le lundi, on à français.

Question 4

What is the fourth thing ‘on’ can mean(with an example)?

Answer 4

4. A phrase with ‘on’ is often used to make suggestions. ex. qu’est-ce qo’on fait?(what shall we do?)