Person vs people

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hi!

I read somewhere (I really can’t remember the source, sorry) that noun PERSON has no regular plural form (which should be persons), but in plural it becomes people.
Is it correct?

Snezana

2

You are right about ‘people’ being the common plural form of ‘person’. However, the plural ‘persons’ can also be used in formal contexts.

3

Thanks a lot, Conchita! I did meet both plural forms, indeed, but I just wasn’t sure which one is “more” correct! So, it has to do with formal usage.

4

Hi,

I always read these words inside elevators "three or six [color=red]persons only) why they didn’t write people?!!

let me know what your opinion, please!

regards,
Mba

5

When “persons” is used, it is usually in a very formal sense.

“People” is far, far more common.

6

Hi,

You might also want to read people vs. person.

Let me know what you think.
Regards,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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