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NYT Daily ? September 13, 2025

Who you would be in France?

Answer:

VOUS

Hint:

Think of the polite way to say "you" when addressing someone in French, especially in formal conversations or with strangers.

Explanation:

In French, "you" can be translated as either tu (informal) or vous (formal or plural). The clue hints at the formal version, which is how you’d address someone politely or a group in France. It’s a straightforward reference to the pronoun used in everyday conversation, not a wordplay or pun—just a direct cultural language tip.

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