à propos de moi
In French, "about me" is translated as à propos de moi.
The phrase à propos de moi is typically used as a heading to introduce a section of a website or a document that provides personal information about the author.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of à propos de, which means "concerning" or "regarding" and moi, which means "me".
Which one should you use?
While à propos de moi is a standard way to say "about me", you can use the more formal alternative À mon sujet when referring to information concerning oneself.
Did you know?
- If you use à propos as an interjection in a conversation, it translates to 'by the way' rather than 'about'.
- The phrase à propos can also mean 'appropriate' or 'timely' when used as an adjective, such as saying a comment was très à propos.
- The word propos in the phrase originally referred to an intention or a purpose, stemming from the verb proposer.
Examples in context
- Qu'a dit Tom à propos de moi ?What did Tom say about me?This example shows how to use à propos de moi in a question regarding what someone said.Tatoeba #5647318 by Aiji, translation #1886790 by CK
- Regarde la section à propos de moi.Look at the about me section.
- J'ai écrit une page à propos de moi.I wrote an about me page.
Example conversation
Emma is showing her new blog to Gabriel.
- EmmaRegarde mon blog, Gabriel !Look at my blog, Gabriel!
- GabrielC'est super. Où est la page à propos de moi ?It's great. Where is the about me page?
- EmmaElle est tout en bas du menu.It is at the very bottom of the menu.
- GabrielD'accord, je la trouve maintenant.Okay, I find it now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, moi, propos, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
