French · Greetings & Essentials
"Let's go!" in French: allons-y ! / on y va !
allons-y ! / on y va !
Let's go in French is allons-y ! or on y va ! Both rally the group. Allez, on y va ! adds a nudge. Keep the y — it points to the place or plan.
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How to pronounce allons-y ! / on y va !
Say it
a-lohn-ZEE / ohn ee VAH
/a.lɔ̃.zi/ /ɔ̃ i va/
Allons-y: a-lohn-ZEE. On y va: ohn ee VAH. Bright and short; often said while standing up.
"Let's go!" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| allons-y ! | let's go! Classic rally. | Classic rally. |
| on y va ! | let's go! / here we go! Very common spoken. | Very common spoken. |
| allez, on y va | come on, let's go Nudge. | Nudge. |
| c'est parti | here we go Start of an activity. | Start of an activity. |
How to use allons-y ! / on y va ! in real life
- 1Leaving a café
L'addition est payée — allons-y !
The check is paid—let's go!
Allons-y.
- 2Metro doors
Le train arrive. On y va !
The train's coming. Let's go!
On y va.
- 3Hiking trailhead
Sacs prêts ? Allons-y avant la pluie.
Bags ready? Let's go before the rain.
Allons-y + reason.
Mistakes English speakers make with allons-y ! / on y va !
Incorrect: Allons !
Correct: Allons-y !
Keep y for let's go to the place/plan.
Incorrect: Let's go in French while standing up.
Correct: On y va ! / Allons-y !
Use the French rally lines.
Good to know
On y va dominates casual speech; allons-y feels a touch more deliberate or group-leader. Parents say allez, on y va to kids. At concerts, c'est parti overlaps in energy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching the last bus
ChatPal
Il est déjà 23 h 40. Allons-y !
It's already 11:40. Let's go!
You
Oui — on y va, je prends mon manteau.
Yes—let's go, I'm grabbing my coat.
ChatPal
Si on rate celui-là, on marche vingt minutes.
If we miss that one, we walk twenty minutes.
You
Pas question. J'arrive.
No way. I'm coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Let's go!" in French
How do you say let's go in French?
Allons-y ! or on y va !
Which is more common?
On y va is extremely common in speech.
Why the y?
It points to the destination or shared plan.
How do you pronounce allons-y?
a-lohn-ZEE.
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