French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Make yourself at home" in French: fais comme chez toi
fais comme chez toi
Note: formal: faites comme chez vous
Make yourself at home in French is fais comme chez toi. Tu imperative. Formal faites comme chez vous is only a note on this page.
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How to pronounce fais comme chez toi
Say it
fay kum shay twah
/fɛ kɔm ʃe twa/
Fais: fay. Comme: kum. Chez: shay. Toi: twah. Warm host tone: fay kum shay twah.
"Make yourself at home" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| fais comme chez toi | make yourself at home Default tu host line. | Default tu host line. |
| fais comme chez toi, vraiment | really make yourself at home Extra warm. | Extra warm. |
| mets-toi à l'aise | make yourself comfortable Close cousin. | Close cousin. |
| je te laisse faire comme chez toi | I'll let you make yourself at home Host stepping back. | Host stepping back. |
How to use fais comme chez toi in real life
- 1Friend arrives
Entre — fais comme chez toi.
Come in—make yourself at home.
Full phrase.
- 2Weekend guest
Le frigo est à toi : fais comme chez toi.
The fridge is yours: make yourself at home.
Food freedom.
- 3Study session
Installe-toi ; fais comme chez toi.
Settle in; make yourself at home.
Study host.
Mistakes English speakers make with fais comme chez toi
Incorrect: Faites comme chez vous.
Correct: Fais comme chez toi.
Vous form is only a note; this headword is fais comme chez toi.
Incorrect: Fais comme chez you.
Correct: Fais comme chez toi.
Use toi.
Good to know
French hosts say fais comme chez toi while still offering shoes-off norms and drink choices. Guests often wait for the cue before opening cupboards. Warmth lives in tone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hosting a classmate overnight
ChatPal
Fais comme chez toi.
Make yourself at home.
You
Merci — je fais comme chez toi alors ?
Thanks—so I make myself at home then?
ChatPal
Oui, fais comme chez toi, vraiment.
Yes, make yourself at home, really.
You
Je prends juste un verre d'eau.
I'll just take a glass of water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Make yourself at home" in French
How do you say make yourself at home in French?
Fais comme chez toi.
Formal version?
Faites comme chez vous — note only here.
What does chez toi mean?
At your place — so like at your own home.
How do you pronounce toi?
twah.
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