GENERAL INFO

Dites is the 2nd person plural (vous) conjugation of the irregular verb "dire" (to say/to tell).

USAGE

It means "you say/tell" (present tense) or "say/tell!" (imperative).

Examples: "Que dites-vous?" (What are you saying?), "Dites-moi la vérité." (Tell me the truth.). "Vous dites n'importe quoi." (You're saying anything/nonsense).

TRAPS

Avoid confusing "dites" (vous form) with "dit" (il/elle/on form). It's an irregular verb, so memorize "dire"'s specific conjugation. The final 's' in "dites" is silent.

CONJUGATION - 3rd Group

Je dis

Tu dis

Il/elle/on dit

Nous disons

Vous dites

Ils/elles disent