French Phrase
On se voit tous les lundis.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a recurring weekly habit or appointment. It uses the pronoun 'on' as an informal substitute for 'nous' (we) and the reflexive verb 'se voir' to indicate a reciprocal action.
When to use
Use this phrase when confirming a regular schedule, such as a weekly work meeting, a sports club, or a social gathering with friends. It is common in both casual and semi-formal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onse voittous leslundis
On
The informal pronoun for 'we' which always takes the third-person singular verb conjugation.
Se voir
The reflexive form of 'voir' (to see), used here to mean 'to see each other'.
Tous les
A plural construction meaning 'every' when followed by a time period like days of the week.
🗨In Conversation
On se voit quand pour le tennis ?
When do we see each other for tennis?
On se voit tous les lundis, comme d'habitude.
We see each other every Monday, as usual.
✕Common Mistakes
On voit tous les lundis.
Missing the reflexive pronoun 'se'; without it, the sentence implies you see something else, not each other.
On se voit chaque les lundis.
'Chaque' is followed by a singular noun (chaque lundi); 'tous les' is used for plural (tous les lundis).
↔Alternatives
Nous nous voyons tous les lundis.
We see each other every Monday (formal).
On se retrouve chaque lundi.
We meet every Monday.
Cultural Tip
In France, 'on' is the standard way to say 'we' in spoken language. While 'nous' is taught in textbooks, using it in daily conversation can sound overly formal or academic.