on va se

we're going to

→ on
phrase Common #2,936
we're going to This is the beginning of the near-future construction on va + infinitive. The se belongs to the following reflexive or pronominal verb and is not translated separately in English.
FR: On va se promener après le dîner.
EN: We're going to go for a walk after dinner.

On va se gêner.

We're not going to hold back.

— Taxi (1998)

Quand on va se les fumer, ça sera le premier à crever.

When we take them out, he'll be the first to kick the bucket.

— La Cité des hommes (2007)

Sinon on va se prendre un seau d'eau.

Otherwise we'll get a bucket of water.

On va se saouler.

We're going to get drunk.

— Le Voleur de bicyclette (1948)

On va se marrer.

We're going to have fun.

— Heureux comme Lazzaro (2018)

On va se bourrer la gueule?

Shall we get drunk?

— The Rip (2026)

On va se vouvoyer.

Let's use the formal 'vous' form with each other.

— Mommy (2014)

On va se payer un bon petit repas.

We're going to treat ourselves to a nice little meal.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

On va se balader après?

Are we going for a walk later?

— Titane (2021)

On va se le faire.

We're going to do it.

On va se refaire, avec ça.

We'll make up for it with this.

— Astérix & Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre (2002)

Si ça ne l'est pas, on va se briser le cou.

If it isn't, we'll break our necks.

— Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Je sens qu'on va se marrer.

I feel like we're going to have fun.

On va se régaler ce soir!

We're going to have a feast tonight!

— Le Tombeau des lucioles (1988)

Viens ici, on va se parler entre adultes.

Come here, let’s talk like adults.

— Mommy (2014)

On va se placer autrement.

We're going to position ourselves differently.

— La Nuit américaine (1973)

On va se balader?

Shall we go for a walk?

On va se voir souvent.

We'll see each other often.

— Anatomie d'une chute (2023)

On va se le taper longtemps?

Are we going to be stuck with him for a long time?

— Ne le dis à personne (2006)

On va se renseigner.

We'll find out.

— Tout sur ma mère (1999)

On va se servir sur une autre voiture.

We’re going to steal from another car.

— A Taxi Driver (2017)

On va se farcir un monstre pareil!?

Are we really going to take on a monster like that?!?

— Porco Rosso (1992)

Bois, ou on va se fâcher!

Wood, or we'll get angry!

— Le prisonnier du Caucase (1996)

On va se régaler.

We're going to have a feast.

On peut pas tourner, on va se taper les travaux!

We can't film, we'll have to deal with the construction work!

— Mommy (2014)

Cette banque de merde on va se la faire, tu vas voir.

We're going to get rid of this shitty bank, you'll see.

— Amours chiennes (2000)

On va se boire une bière?

Shall we have a beer?

On va se voir.

We'll see each other.

— Voyage à Tokyo (1953)

On va se payer du bon temps.

We're going to have a good time.

Mais j'espère qu'on va se croiser bientôt, ça me fait toujours très plaisir.

But I hope we’ll run into each other soon—I’m always really happy to see you.

— L'Ultime Héritier (2026)

L'entrée doit rester dégagée, sinon, on va se prendre les pieds.

The entrance needs to stay clear, otherwise we’ll trip over something.

— Funny Games (1997)