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How do you say "be quiet" in French?
Tais-toi
In French, "be quiet" is Tais-toi.
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Pronunciation
Say tay-TWAH, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft w glide in the middle.
Grammar notes
Tais-toi is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
be quiet
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How to remember Tais-toi
Tais-toi sounds a bit like the English phrase taste, but picture holding a finger to your lips instead to stay silent.
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Questions about Tais-toi
How do you pronounce Tais-toi?
Say tay-TWAH, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft w glide in the middle.
Is Tais-toi formal or casual?
Tais-toi is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Tais-toi used in French?
Tais-toi is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (be quiet).
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