French Phrase
On regarde cette nouvelle série ce soir ?
Meaning
This is a casual way to suggest or confirm plans for the evening. It uses the pronoun 'on' as a common substitute for 'nous' (we), which is standard in spoken French. The phrase uses a statement structure with rising intonation to turn it into a question.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings with friends, family, or a partner when deciding what to do at home. It is a relaxed way to propose a shared activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onregardecettenouvellesériece soir
The pronoun 'On'
In spoken French, 'on' is used to mean 'we' but the verb is always conjugated in the third-person singular, just like 'il' or 'elle'.
Feminine Agreement
The word 'série' is feminine, which triggers the feminine forms 'cette' (this) and 'nouvelle' (new).
🗨In Conversation
On regarde cette nouvelle série ce soir ?
Are we watching this new series tonight?
Bonne idée, j'ai déjà préparé le pop-corn !
Good idea, I already made the popcorn!
✕Common Mistakes
On regarde ce nouveau série ce soir ?
'Série' is a feminine noun, so the demonstrative 'cette' and the adjective 'nouvelle' must be used instead of the masculine forms.
Est-ce que on regarde la série ?
When 'que' is followed by a word starting with a vowel like 'on', it must contract to 'qu'on'.
↔Alternatives
On se fait la nouvelle série ?
Shall we do the new series?
Ça te dit de regarder la nouvelle série ?
Are you up for watching the new series?
Cultural Tip
In modern France, 'on' has almost entirely replaced 'nous' in everyday conversation. While 'nous' is used in writing and formal speeches, using it in a casual setting like this can sound unnaturally stiff.