Vous and plural form of verb

Herb C.C1Kwiziq community member

In two examples (one below), it appears as if the "vous" is plural and not singular (formal). The other instance appears in the examples. Should the use of "vous" be assumed to be plural without any clarifying context? And, if "vous" were singular (formal "you") in this sentence, would the verb form be "étiez couché"?

Vous ________ tôt ce soir-là.

You had gone to bed early that night.

HINT: Conjugate "se coucher" in Le Plus-que-Parfait

Answer: vous étiez couchés

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate reflexive verbs in the pluperfect tense in French (Le Plus-que-Parfait)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Your hunch is right:

Vous vous étiez couchés tôt ce soir. (addressing a group)
Vous vous étiez couché tôt ce soir. (single person, formal)

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