si on se

if we

→ si
phrase Uncommon #10,107
if we This is a recurring sentence pattern: si means “if,” on commonly means “we” in everyday French, and se is a reflexive pronoun connected to the following verb. The phrase must be completed by a verb, such as si on se comprend (“if we understand each other”).
FR: Si on se dépêche, on arrivera à temps.
EN: If we hurry, we'll arrive on time.

Mais si on se défonce on va merder.

But if we get high we'll screw up.

Si on se la joue présomptueux, on n'a pas la moindre chance.

If we get cocky, we don’t stand a chance.

— Avengers : Infinity War (2018)

Et si on se reposait un peu?

How about we take a little break?

On l'aura bien profond si on se loupe.

We're really screwed if we mess this up.

— The Rip (2026)

On a assez de temps si on se limite aux petits modules.

We have enough time if we limit ourselves to small modules.

— L'Empire contre-attaque (1980)

Si on se dirige vers l'Ouest, ça ira.

If we head west, we'll be fine.

Si on se servait de lui pour la scène de l'accident de bagnole de Pamela?

What if we used him for Pamela’s car accident scene?

— La Nuit américaine (1973)

Si on se lance, on va jusqu'au bout.

If we start, we go all the way.

Et si on se voyait, avec les enfants?

What if we met up, with the children?

Si on se disperse, il réussira.

If we spread ourselves too thin, he will succeed.

— Avengers (2012)

On couvrira plus de terrain si on se sépare.

We'll cover more ground if we split up.

On peut la retrouver si on se grouille, elle est pas loin.

We can find her if we hurry, she's not far away.

— Decision to Leave (2022)

Et si on se prenait tous en photo?

What if we all took a picture of ourselves?

— Lady Vengeance (2005)

Si on se quitte, je n'aurai pas le regret de ne pas avoir essayé.

If we break up, I won’t regret not having tried.

— Perfetti sconosciuti (2016)