nous

Nous is a French word that translates to "us" in English. It is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people, including the speaker. The plural form of nous is nous-mêmes, which means "ourselves." Nous is used in both formal and informal contexts, and it can be used to refer to a group of people of any size, from two to many. In French grammar, nous is considered a first-person plural pronoun, and it is used with the verb être (to be) to form the present tense of the verb. For example, "Nous sommes heureux" translates to "We are happy." Nous is also used with other verbs to indicate the subject of the sentence. For example, "Nous allons au marché" translates to "We are going to the market." In French, the use of nous can sometimes be controversial, as it can be seen as too informal or exclusive. However, it is a common and widely used pronoun in French language and culture.