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French Phrase

Tu acceptes des garants ?

/ty ak.sɛpt de ɡa.ʁɑ̃/
Meaning"Do you accept guarantors?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Do you accept guarantors?” It is a direct, informal way to ask a landlord, agency or roommate whether they require a guarantor for a rental agreement.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are negotiating a lease, sublet, or any housing contract in France and you need to know if a guarantor (usually a family member or employer) is required. It is appropriate in informal spoken French, especially with a younger landlord or a peer.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tuacceptesdesgarants?

1

Subject‑verb agreement

With the informal subject 'tu', the verb 'accepter' is conjugated as 'acceptes' in the present indicative.

2

Indefinite plural article

'Des' is the plural form of the indefinite article and is used before a plural noun that is not specified.

3

Question intonation

When a statement is turned into a yes‑no question only by raising intonation, the word order stays the same.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tu acceptes des garants ?

Do you accept guarantors?

Oui, il faut un garant qui gagne au moins trois fois le loyer.

Yes, you need a guarantor who earns at least three times the rent.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tu accepter des garants ?

    The verb must be conjugated to match the subject 'tu'.

  • Tu acceptes des garant ?

    The noun 'garant' is plural here, so the article must be 'des' and the noun must end with -s.

  • Tu acceptes des garants ? (pronounced with a rising tone at the end)

    In spoken French the question mark is not pronounced; the intonation alone signals a question.

↔Alternatives

  • Acceptez‑vous des garants ?

    Do you accept guarantors? (formal)

  • Est‑ce que tu acceptes des garants ?

    Do you accept guarantors?

  • Vous acceptez des garants ?

    Do you accept guarantors? (polite/plural)

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Cultural Tip

In France, a "garant" is almost always required for a first‑time tenant, especially students. The guarantor must be a French resident with a stable income, and many agencies use a service called "caution solidaire" as an alternative. When you ask this question, be prepared to present proof of the guarantor’s income (pay slips, tax notice, etc.).