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The imperative with multiple objects of pronouns

why do you use the vous form of the verb when referring to us (nous) ?

For example, Voulez-vous des bonbons?

and the correct reply would be: Oui, donnez-nous-en, s'il vous plait.

Maybe I'm just confusing myself, but it really doesn't make sense, and I'd be happy to hear any explanations.  

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Permalink Reply by Thrissel on October 6, 2010 at 4:33pm
Because "we" want them but "you" should give them (to "us").

The donnez is an "order": you give!
and followed by -nous you get you give to us!
Permalink Reply by Lynn on October 6, 2010 at 5:48pm
Thank you ever so much!

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