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Translation
tais-toi
Romanization
tais-toi
Pronunciation
tay twah
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
tais-toi — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "shut up".
Same situation
go away
va-t'en
va-t'en
Openleave me alone
laisse-moi tranquille
laisse-moi tranquille
Openi don't care
je m'en fiche
je m'en fiche
Openmind your own business
occupe-toi de tes affaires
occupe-toi de tes affaires
Openstop talking
arrête de parler
arrête de parler
Openwhat's wrong with you
qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi ?
qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez toi?
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FAQ
You say "tais-toi" in French. The romanized form is "tais-toi", and a simple pronunciation cue is "tay twah".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "tay twah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "tais-toi".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In French, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.