tant que tu y es

French

Alternative forms

• tant que vous y êtes (T–V distinction)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɑ̃ k(ə) ty i ɛ/

Adverb

tant que tu y es

1. (informal) while you're at it

   Synonym: pendant que tu y es

Usage notes

• Often used to express one's flabbergast or indignation about something, by ironically suggesting to go even further; similar to why don't you at the end of a sentence.
• Also used with other pronouns, especially on: tant qu’on y est.

See also

• tant qu’à faire