French Phrase
Ils te rassurent.
Meaning
Literally, “They reassure you.” The sentence is used to tell someone that a group is trying to calm their worries or give them confidence.
When to use
Use this phrase when a group (friends, colleagues, a team, etc.) is offering comfort or reassurance to you. It works in informal conversations; switch to "vous" for a formal or plural‑you context.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilsterassurent
Subject pronoun "Ils"
"Ils" is the third‑person plural masculine subject pronoun, used for a group of people (or mixed gender).
Object pronoun "te"
"te" is the second‑person singular informal direct object pronoun, meaning “you”. It must agree with the verb’s object.
Verb "rassurer" in present indicative
"rassurent" is the third‑person plural present indicative form of the verb *rassurer* (to reassure).
🗨In Conversation
Je suis vraiment stressé à l’idée de l’examen.
I'm really stressed about the exam.
Ne t’inquiète pas, ils te rassurent.
Don't worry, they're reassuring you.
✕Common Mistakes
Ils vous rassurent.
Using "vous" changes the register to formal or plural; keep "te" for informal singular you.
Ils se rassurent.
"se rassurent" means "they reassure themselves," not "they reassure you."
↔Alternatives
Ils te donnent confiance.
They give you confidence.
Ils te calment.
They calm you down.
Ils te rassurent.
They reassure you.
Cultural Tip
In French, the choice of object pronoun signals the level of familiarity. "te" is informal; if you’re speaking to someone you don’t know well or to a group, use "vous" – e.g., "Ils vous rassurent." Also, "rassurer" can be reflexive ("se rassurer") meaning “to reassure oneself,” which is a different construction.