French Phrase
Fais attention aux autres.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct, friendly command meaning ‘Pay attention to others.’ It can be understood as a reminder to be considerate, stay safe, or keep an eye on the people around you.
When to use
Use it when you want to remind someone to be mindful of other people – for example in a classroom, on a busy street, at work, or during a group activity where safety and courtesy matter.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Faisattentionauxautres
Fais (imperative)
‘Fais’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘faire’, used to give a direct command or advice.
attention (noun)
Here ‘attention’ is a noun meaning ‘care’ or ‘caution’; it is not the verb ‘attendre’.
aux (à + les)
‘aux’ is the contraction of the preposition ‘à’ and the definite article ‘les’, meaning ‘to the’ or ‘for the’.
autres (plural)
‘autres’ is the plural form of ‘autre’ and agrees with the article ‘les’; it means ‘others’.
🗨In Conversation
Fais attention aux autres.
Pay attention to others.
D'accord, je ferai plus attention.
Okay, I’ll be more careful.
✕Common Mistakes
Faites attention aux autre.
‘autre’ must be plural ‘autres’ to agree with ‘les’.
Fais attention à les autres.
Use the contraction ‘aux’, not ‘à les’.
Fais attention aux autre.
Missing the final ‘s’ on ‘autres’.
↔Alternatives
Sois attentif aux autres.
Be attentive to others.
Prenez garde aux autres.
Be careful of others.
Faites attention aux autres.
Pay attention to others. (formal/plural)
Cultural Tip
In French culture, showing consideration for others is a sign of good manners. The imperative can sound strong, so in polite contexts you might add ‘s’il vous plaît’ (please) or use the plural ‘faites’ when speaking to a group or to someone you don’t know well.