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French Phrase

On a besoin de tes infos perso.

/ɔ̃ a bə.zwɛ̃ də te ɛ̃.fɔ pɛʁ.sɔ/
Meaning"We need your personal info."
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Meaning

The sentence means “We need your personal information.” It is informal and often heard in digital contexts such as apps, websites, or when a friend asks for details. The use of "on" instead of "nous" makes the tone more relaxed, while "infos perso" shortens the more formal "informations personnelles".

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need someone's personal data in a casual setting—e.g., asking a colleague for their contact details, a friend for a phone number, or a user filling out a form on a mobile app. Avoid it in very formal or official documents where the full form "informations personnelles" would be expected.

Grammar Breakdown

Onabesoindetesinfosperso.

1

On (impersonal pronoun)

"On" is often used in spoken French to mean "we" or a generic subject, especially in informal contexts.

2

a besoin de (need + de)

"A besoin de" is a fixed construction: the verb "avoir" + noun "besoin" + preposition "de" introduces the thing needed.

3

tes (possessive adjective)

"Tes" agrees with the plural noun that follows; it means "your" (informal, singular).

4

infos (informal abbreviation)

"Infos" is the colloquial short form of "informations"; it is common in spoken and digital French.

5

perso (colloquial abbreviation)

"Perso" shortens "personnelles" and is typical of casual, especially online, language.

🗨In Conversation

A

On a besoin de tes infos perso pour créer ton compte.

We need your personal info to create your account.

Pas de problème, je te les envoie tout de suite.

No problem, I’ll send them to you right away.

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Common Mistakes

  • Nous avons besoin de tes infos perso.

    Using "nous" makes the sentence sound formal; the original phrase is intentionally informal.

  • On a besoin de ton info perso.

    "Info" is singular; the phrase refers to multiple pieces of information, so "infos" is required.

  • On a besoin de tes infos personnel.

    "Personnel" means "staff"; the correct adjective is "personnelles" (or its short form "perso").

Alternatives

  • Nous avons besoin de tes informations personnelles.

    We need your personal information.

  • Il nous faut tes coordonnées.

    We need your contact details.

  • Peux-tu me donner tes données personnelles ?

    Can you give me your personal data?

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Cultural Tip

In French, the level of formality is conveyed not only by word choice but also by pronouns. "On" is the go‑to pronoun for informal "we" and is widely used in spoken language, social media, and apps. "Infos perso" is a typical digital‑era shortcut; however, when dealing with official paperwork or older generations, switch to the full "informations personnelles" to avoid sounding too casual.