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On y va (Let’s go!)

On y va (Let’s go!)

Today’s lesson explains how to use the expression on y va, which translates literally to “one goes there”. As an exclamation, “On y va !” means “let’s go!”. As a question, “On y va ?” means “Want to go?” or “Should we go?”

On y va

Let’s go! Should we go? Want to go?

On y va - French expression meaning: Let's go! Should we go? Want to go?

Example sentences

For this first sentence, on y va simply means “let’s go”. The pronoun on translates literally to “one” but is commonly used to mean “we”. The pronoun y has many usages and meanings including “there”.

Est-ce que tu es prêt ? – Oui, je suis prêt. On y va.

Are you ready? Yes, I’m ready. Let’s go.

This sentence uses “allons-y !”, which is the first-person plural (nous) form of on y va. Both allons-y and on y va are equally used and acceptable for “let’s go”.

Est-ce que tu veux aller à la plage aujourd’hui ? – Oui! Allons-y !

Do you want to go to the beach today? – Yes! Let’s go!

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David Issokson
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David Issokson

David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

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