French Phrase
Bienvenue chez toi !
Meaning
Literally 'Welcome at your place!', it is used to greet someone arriving at a space that belongs to them, conveying a friendly invitation to feel at home.
When to use
Say this to friends, family, or close acquaintances when they step into their own home, apartment, or any personal space. It is informal, so avoid it in formal or professional settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Bienvenuecheztoi
Bienvenue
A warm welcome; the noun 'bienvenue' used as an interjection meaning 'welcome'.
chez
Preposition meaning 'at the home of' or 'in the place of' and is used before a person's name or pronoun.
toi
Informal second‑person singular pronoun, used after prepositions like 'chez'.
🗨In Conversation
Je viens d'emménager dans mon nouvel appartement.
I just moved into my new apartment.
Bienvenue chez toi !
Welcome to your place!
✕Common Mistakes
Bienvenue à toi !
Use 'chez' for location; 'à' means 'to' and changes the meaning.
Bienvenue chez vous !
'Vous' is formal or plural; with a single friend you should use 'toi'.
↔Alternatives
Bienvenue chez vous !
Welcome to your place! (formal or plural)
Fais comme chez toi.
Make yourself at home.
Installe‑toi, c’est chez toi maintenant.
Settle in, it’s your place now.
Cultural Tip
Hospitality is a cornerstone of French culture. Saying 'Bienvenue chez toi' signals a relaxed, intimate atmosphere and is common among close friends. In Quebec, the same phrase is used with the same informal tone, though you’ll also hear 'Bienvenue chez vous' when addressing someone you don’t know well.