tutoyer

/ty.tuye.e/ or /ty.to.je/ (French)

Definitions

1. verb

To speak to someone in a familiar or intimate manner, using the informal ‘tu’ form in French.

“The young couple chose to tutoyer each other immediately, despite their initial reserve.”

2. noun

The act of speaking to someone in a familiar or intimate manner.

“The use of tutoyer is common among close friends and family members.”

Synonyms

  • address
  • converse
  • speak

Antonyms

  • distant
  • formal