French Phrase
On arrive tout de suite.
Meaning
The sentence means “We’ll be there right away” or “We’re arriving immediately.” It conveys that the speaker (or a group) will reach the destination without delay.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to reassure someone that you’re on your way and will be there in a moment—e.g., meeting a friend, arriving at a restaurant, or joining a video call.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onarrivetoutdesuite
On (pronoun)
In spoken French, *on* is the most common way to say “we” or “one”, and it takes third‑person singular verb forms.
Arrive (present tense)
The verb *arriver* is conjugated as *arrive* for the third‑person singular (il/elle/on) in the present indicative.
Tout de suite (adverbial phrase)
Literally “all of a sudden”, *tout de suite* functions as an adverb meaning “right away, immediately”.
🗨In Conversation
Vous êtes déjà en route ?
Are you already on the way?
Oui, on arrive tout de suite.
Yes, we’ll be there right away.
✕Common Mistakes
On arriver tout de suite.
The verb must be conjugated to match *on*; use *arrive* not the infinitive *arriver*.
Nous arrive tout de suite.
When using *nous*, the verb must agree: *nous arrivons*.
On arrive tout, de suite.
Do not split the phrase; it stays together as a single adverbial unit.
↔Alternatives
On vient tout de suite.
We’re coming right away.
Nous arrivons immédiatement.
We are arriving immediately.
Je serai là dans un instant.
I’ll be there in a moment.
Cultural Tip
In everyday French, *on* replaces *nous* in most spoken contexts, especially when talking about a group that includes the speaker. *Tout de suite* is informal; in a formal email you might prefer *immédiatement* or *dans les plus brefs délais*.