Word of the Day

tutoyer

[too-twah-yey]

verb:

to address someone familiarly

Explanation

To tutoyer someone is to speak to them with easy familiarity, like switching from "sir" to "bro." The word comes from French, where it marks a precise grammatical shift to informal pronouns. Whether you're getting closer or letting your guard down, tutoyer is all about speaking freely.

Example: After becoming friends with my neighbor, we began to tutoyer, dropping the formal titles completely.