tutoyer
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tutoyer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to address as "tu"
Tu peux tutoyer ton collègue mais pas ton patron !You can address your colleague as "tu," but not your boss!
b. to use the informal "tu" with
Mathieu me tutoie depuis le jour de notre rencontre.Mathieu has used the informal "tu" with me since the day we met.
c. to address informally
Margaux est une bonne amie à moi. Tu peux la tutoyer.Margaux is a good friend of mine. You can address her informally.
2. (figurative) (to know well)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to be on familiar terms with
Joséphine tutoie tous les leaders de l'industrie immobilière.Joséphine is on familiar terms with all the leaders in the real estate industry.
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