Is Tutoyer a Word?

verb (used with object), tu·toy·ered or tu·toy·ed [too-twah-yeyd], tu·toy·er·ing [too-twah-yey-ing]. to address (someone), especially in French, using the familiar forms of the pronoun “you” rather than the more formal forms; address familiarly.

What is the meaning of tutoyer?

[tytwaje ] Full verb table transitive verb. tutoyer qn to address sb as “tu” ⧫ to address sb using the familiar form.

How do you ask someone to tutoyer?

Informal French Expression

Usage notes: When you think it might be acceptable to use tu with someone but you're not quite sure, there's an easy and polite way to find out: just ask On peut se tutoyer ? The other person will (almost definitely) say yes, and then voilà – you're all set.