French Phrase
On a aussi un magicien.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘We also have a magician.’ It can also be understood as ‘There is also a magician (with us)’ depending on context. The verb ‘avoir’ expresses possession or inclusion in a group.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re describing a group activity, a show, or a party and you want to mention that a magician is part of the lineup in addition to other elements.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onaaussiunmagicien
On (impersonal pronoun)
‘On’ is an indefinite pronoun that can mean ‘we’, ‘people’, or ‘one’, and is often used in spoken French as a casual ‘we’.
a (present of avoir)
‘a’ is the third‑person singular present tense of the verb ‘avoir’ (to have).
aussi (adverb)
‘aussi’ means ‘also’ or ‘too’ and is placed after the verb it modifies.
un (indefinite article)
‘un’ is the masculine singular indefinite article, equivalent to ‘a’ in English.
magicien (noun)
‘magicien’ is a masculine noun meaning ‘magician’; its plural is ‘magiciens’.
🗨In Conversation
On a aussi un magicien pour le spectacle ce soir.
We also have a magician for tonight’s show.
Super ! Ça va rendre la soirée encore plus magique.
Great! That will make the evening even more magical.
✕Common Mistakes
Aussi on a un magicien.
Placing ‘aussi’ before the verb (e.g., ‘aussi on a…’) sounds unnatural; it should follow the verb.
On a aussi le magicien.
If you’re talking about a specific magician already mentioned, use the definite article ‘le’ instead of ‘un’.
On va aussi un magicien.
Do not confuse the verb ‘avoir’ with ‘aller’; ‘On va aussi un magicien’ is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Nous avons aussi un magicien.
We also have a magician.
Il y a aussi un magicien.
There is also a magician.
On compte aussi un magicien.
We also count a magician.
Cultural Tip
In French, ‘on’ is far more common than ‘nous’ in everyday speech, especially in informal contexts. When you say ‘On a aussi un magicien’, listeners will automatically understand you’re talking about the group you belong to. Remember that ‘magicien’ can refer to a stage illusionist or a street performer, so the exact nuance depends on the setting.