What does votre in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word votre in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use votre in French.

The word votre in French means your, your, yours, yours, your loved ones, commitment, property, to your health!, at your leisure, in your own time, Spare some change?, Can you spare some change?, at your convenience, how can I help you?, as you please, as you wish, as you like, cheers! good health! here's to you!, at your service, at your disposal, that's all to your credit, Is that your final word?, of your choosing, in reply to your letter, in response to your letter, in answer to your question, in response to your question, on sale at your newsagent's, to your disadvantage, in your favour, in your possession, in your power, It's lovely to meet you!, It's so good to meet you!, Further to your call today, I'm your man, for your comfort, for your information, What is your name?, with respect, if this is your case, Yours sincerely, further to your letter of + [date], on your right, on your left, our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time, Your attention please!, Your Holiness, Your Lordship, your servant. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word votre

your

(tutoiement : qui est à vous)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les garçons, venez ranger votre chambre !
Boys, come and tidy your room.

your

(vouvoiement : qui est à vous)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Votre visage m'est familier, vous ai-je déjà rencontrée ?
Your face is familiar; have we met before?

yours

pronom (tutoiement : qui est à vous) (plural)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Regardez la chambre de votre sœur, les garçons : elle est bien rangée ! Par contre, la vôtre est vraiment en désordre !

yours

pronom (vouvoiement : qui est à vous) (singular)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Je n'ai pas de voiture, prenons la vôtre.
I haven't got a car; let's take yours.

your loved ones

nom masculin pluriel (soutenu (votre famille, vos proches)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Passerez-vous Noël avec les vôtres ?

commitment

nom masculin (effort, bonne volonté)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Vous devrez y mettre du vôtre si vous voulez finir avant demain !

property

nom masculin (vieux (biens, possessions) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Si vous investissez dans cette affaire, vous y perdrez du vôtre.

to your health!

interjection (familier (Santé !, Buvons ensemble !) (toast)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Cet accord commercial est un succès, à la vôtre !

at your leisure, in your own time

locution adverbiale (soutenu (comme vous voulez)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Installez-vous à votre aise.

Spare some change?, Can you spare some change?

interjection (demande d'aumône) (begging)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

at your convenience

locution adverbiale (soutenu (selon vos désirs) (formal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le dîner vous sera servi à votre convenance.

how can I help you?

locution adjectivale (disponible pour répondre aux questions) (on phone)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
We'd be happy to hear any suggestions you may have.

as you please, as you wish, as you like

locution adverbiale (soutenu (comme vous le souhaitez)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Vous pouvez aller et venir à votre guise.

cheers! good health! here's to you!

interjection (buvons en votre honneur)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Le verre levé, les convives s'exclamèrent : « À votre santé ! »

at your service, at your disposal

locution adjectivale (disponible pour vous)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

that's all to your credit

(c'est flatteur pour vous)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Vous avez eu un beau geste, c'est tout à votre honneur !

Is that your final word?

(vous êtes sûr(e) ?)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
C'est votre dernier mot ? Vous ne le regretterez pas ?

of your choosing

locution adjectivale (que vous aurez choisi)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in reply to your letter, in response to your letter

(à la suite de votre courrier) (written)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En réponse à votre lettre du 15 avril dernier, je vous informe que votre candidature a été retenue.

in answer to your question, in response to your question

(à la suite de votre interrogation)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En réponse à votre question, je vous informe que c'est impossible.

on sale at your newsagent's

locution adverbiale (journaux : disponible à la vente) (UK)

to your disadvantage

locution adverbiale (contre vous)

in your favour

locution adverbiale (à votre avantage) (UK)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La banque a fait une erreur en ma faveur et j'ai donc gagné 100 €.

in your possession

locution adjectivale (que vous détenez)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in your power

locution adjectivale (soumis à votre bon vouloir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

It's lovely to meet you!, It's so good to meet you!

(Ravi de vous rencontrer !)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Enchantée de faire votre connaissance ! Cela faisait longtemps que j'attendais ce moment.

Further to your call today

(formule introductive)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

I'm your man

(je suis prêt)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

for your comfort

locution adverbiale (pour votre bien être)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Pour votre confort, il est interdit de fumer.

for your information

locution adverbiale (pour vous tenir au courant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Pour votre information, le magasin sera ouvert tout le mois d’août.

What is your name?

(formule de demande de nom)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je ne me rappelle plus de vous, quel est votre nom ?

with respect

locution adverbiale (je tiens à dire que)

if this is your case

(si vous correspondez aux critères)

Yours sincerely

(formule de salutations de fin de lettre) (UK)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

further to your letter of + [date]

(en réponse à votre courrier)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Pour faire suite à votre lettre du 5 mai dernier, je vous fais parvenir notre grille tarifaire.

on your right

locution adverbiale (à droite dans votre sens)

La station-service sera sur votre droite après le rond-point.

on your left

locution adverbiale (de votre côté gauche)

Sur votre gauche, vous pouvez admirer la Conciergerie.

our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time

(formule de condoléances)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Nous venons d'apprendre le décès de Paul, toutes nos pensées vont vers vous et votre famille.
We have just heard the news of Paul's death. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

Your attention please!

(écoutez, svp)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Silence, votre attention, s'il vous plaît ; nous écoutons le directeur.

Your Holiness

nom féminin (titre du Pape)

Your Lordship

nom féminin (appellation pour un seigneur)

your servant

(appellation de politesse)

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