French Phrase
On est une famille très soudée.
Meaning
The sentence means 'We are a very close‑knit family.' It highlights the strong emotional bond and mutual support among family members.
When to use
Use this expression when talking about family dynamics, especially in informal conversations, introductions, or when emphasizing how united your household is.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onestunefamilletrèssoudée
On (impersonal pronoun)
In spoken French, 'on' often replaces 'nous' and means 'we' or 'one' in a general sense.
être (present)
'est' is the third‑person singular present of the verb être, used here because 'on' takes the third‑person form.
une (indefinite article)
Feminine singular indefinite article that matches the gender of 'famille'.
très (adverb)
An adverb of intensity placed before an adjective to mean 'very'.
soudée (adjective agreement)
Past participle used as an adjective; it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (feminine singular → soudée).
🗨In Conversation
On est une famille très soudée.
We are a very close‑knit family.
Oui, on se soutient toujours, même dans les moments difficiles.
Yes, we always support each other, even in tough times.
✕Common Mistakes
On est une famille très soudé.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'famille', so it should be 'soudée'.
Nous est une famille très soudée.
In casual speech, 'on' is more natural than 'nous' for 'we'.
↔Alternatives
Nous sommes une famille très unie.
We are a very united family.
C’est une famille très soudée.
It’s a very close‑knit family.
Notre famille est très soudée.
Our family is very close‑knit.
Cultural Tip
In everyday French, 'on' is preferred over 'nous' because it sounds more natural and less formal. The adjective 'soudée' conveys not just physical closeness but emotional solidarity, a value highly prized in French family life. Remember to match the adjective's gender with the noun – 'famille' is feminine, so the ending is -ée.