Expression: Allons-y
Pronunciation: [ah lo(n) zee]
Meaning: let's go
Literal translation: let us go there
Register: normal
Notes: The French expression allons-y is pretty simple: it's the first person plural (nous) form of the imperative of aller (to go), followed by the adverbial pronoun y. Allons-y means "let's go" both to announce that it's time to leave and to indicate the beginning of some activity.
Examples
Il est tard, allons-y.
It's getting late, let's go.
Il y a un nouveau resto à côté du cinéma, allons-y.
There's a new restaurant next to the movie theater, let's go (eat there).
Tu veux apprendre le japonais ? Moi aussi, allons-y !
You want to learn Japanese? Me too, let's go / let's do it!
Vous êtes prêts ? Allons-y !
Are you ready? Let's go!
Informal variation:Allons-y, Alonso - the name "Alonso" doesn't refer to an actual person; it's just a fun addition because the first two syllables are the same as in allons-y. It's like saying "let's go, daddy-o."
Synonyms
on y va - let's go
c'est parti - here we go
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