French Phrase
On entre ?
Meaning
Literally “We go in?” – a casual way to ask whether the group should enter a room, shop, or any space. It’s equivalent to “Shall we go in?” in English.
When to use
Use it in informal spoken French when you and at least one other person are about to step inside somewhere and you want confirmation or agreement. It’s common among friends, classmates, or colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onentre?
On (indefinite pronoun)
In everyday French, "on" replaces "nous" and means “we” or “one”. It always takes third‑person singular verb forms.
entre (present of entrer)
The verb "entrer" means “to go in/enter”. In the present tense, third‑person singular is "entre".
Question intonation
When a statement is turned into a yes‑no question without adding words, the pitch rises at the end of the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
On entre ?
Shall we go in?
Oui, allons-y !
Yes, let’s go!
✕Common Mistakes
Nous entrons ?
In spoken French "nous" sounds stiff; use "on" for a natural tone.
On entrez ?
Verb must agree with third‑person singular "on", not second‑person plural.
On entre.
Missing the rising intonation or question mark can make it sound like a statement.
↔Alternatives
On y va ?
Shall we go there?
On entre maintenant ?
Do we go in now?
Est‑ce qu’on entre ?
Are we going in?
Cultural Tip
French speakers almost always use "on" instead of "nous" in casual conversation. It sounds more natural and less formal. However, in written or very formal contexts you would use "nous entrons". Also, remember the liaison: the final "n" of "on" links to the vowel of "entre", giving a smooth /ɔ̃.nɑ̃tʁ/ sound.