ye
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
1.
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic)
(subject)
a. vous
Only join us on this journey ye who be men of great valor.Ne nous rejoignez dans cette aventure que si vous êtes des hommes d'une grande valeur.
2. (subject; used to address one person)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
a. tu
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
Ye don't know what it's like to have to work to support a family.Tu ne sais pas ce que c’est que de devoir travailler pour faire vivre une famille.
b. vous
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
Would ye kindly bring us a couple of bowls of the mutton stew?Pourriez-vous nous apporter deux bols de ragoût de mouton, s'il vous plaît ?
3. (subject; used to address multiple people)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
a. vous
Ye have to stay here, but I'll be back in an an hour.Vous devez rester ici, mais je serai de retour dans une heure.
4. (object; used to address one person)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
a. te
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
I told ye not to touch that!Je t'avais dit de ne pas toucher à ça !
b. vous
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person formal “vous” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et vous ?).
(formal)
I’ve brought ye a wee gift.Je vous ai apporté un petit cadeau.
5. (object; used to address multiple people)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
a. vous
I haven’t seen ye in ages!Cela fait longtemps que je ne vous ai pas vus !
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., le, la).
definite article
a. le
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Can you recommend somewhere to stay? - Ye Olde Inne.Pouvez-vous me recommander un endroit où séjourner ? - Le Vieux Relais.
b. la
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
The friends decided to pop into Ye Olde Tavern to meet some local people.Les amis ont décidé de faire un saut à La Vieille Taverne pour rencontrer des gens du coin.
c. l'
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(before a vowel or a silent h)
I'm going to Ye Master's Studio to buy some art supplies.Je vais à L'Atelier du Maître pour acheter du matériel artistique.
d. les
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
I'm looking for the restaurant Ye Kings of England.Je cherche le restaurant Les Rois d'Angleterre.
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