French Phrase
Je vais voir la famille.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘I am going to see the family’ or ‘I’m going to visit my family.’ It uses the near‑future construction ‘aller + infinitive’ to talk about an action that will happen soon. The phrase can refer to a casual drop‑by, a planned reunion, or simply spending time with relatives.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to tell someone that you’ll be meeting or visiting your family in the near future—whether it’s a weekend trip, a holiday gathering, or a quick stop after work. It works in both informal conversations with friends and more neutral contexts like a phone call to a colleague.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jevaisvoirlafamille.
Subject pronoun (Je)
The personal pronoun 'je' means 'I' and is used before a verb in the present tense.
Aller + infinitive (vais voir)
The verb 'aller' in the present (vais) followed by an infinitive expresses a near‑future action, similar to 'going to' in English.
Infinitive verb (voir)
‘Voir’ means ‘to see/visit’. When used after ‘aller’, it conveys the idea of going to see someone or something.
Definite article with family (la famille)
‘Famille’ is a feminine noun; the definite article ‘la’ is used when you refer to the family as a whole, not a specific member.
🗨In Conversation
Tu fais quoi ce week‑end ?
What are you doing this weekend?
Je vais voir la famille.
I’m going to see the family.
✕Common Mistakes
Je vais voir le famille.
‘Famille’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘la’, not ‘le’.
Je vais aller voir la famille.
‘Aller’ is already used to express the near future; adding another ‘aller’ is redundant.
Je vais voir ma la famille.
‘Ma famille’ is fine when you want to stress that it’s your own family; using ‘la famille’ is more neutral. Mixing both can sound odd in the same sentence.
↔Alternatives
Je vais rendre visite à ma famille.
I’m going to visit my family.
Je vais passer du temps avec la famille.
I’m going to spend time with the family.
Je vais retrouver la famille.
I’m going to meet up with the family.
Cultural Tip
In French culture, family gatherings are often centered around meals, especially on Sundays or during holidays. Saying you ‘voir la famille’ can imply a relaxed visit, while ‘rendre visite à la famille’ sounds a bit more formal. Remember that French families usually greet each other with a kiss on the cheek (la bise) in most regions, but the number of kisses varies by area.