selon moi
The phrase "according to me" in French is selon moi.
selon moi is a phrase used to introduce a personal opinion or point of view. It is typically placed at the beginning or the end of a sentence to frame a personal viewpoint.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition selon (according to) and the stressed pronoun moi (me).
Which one should you use?
selon moi and d'après moi are interchangeable ways to express "in my opinion" or "according to me".
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to use selon with a subject pronoun like selon je, but it must always be followed by a stressed pronoun like moi.
Did you know?
- While selon moi is common, using selon followed by a person's name can sometimes imply that you doubt the truth of what they are saying.
- The word selon is a linguistic relative of the English word 'second' through the Latin root 'secundum', meaning 'following'.
- The word selon likely evolved from a Vulgar Latin term *sublungum, which was a translation of a Frankish word meaning 'depending'.
Examples in context
- À mon avis, ce projet est une excellente idéeIn my opinion, this project is an excellent idea
- D'après moi, cette stratégie est la plus appropriéeAccording to me, this strategy is the most suitable
- D'après moi, cette recherche scientifique apportera des avancées majeuresAccording to me, this scientific research will bring major advancements
- Selon moi, ce film est génialAccording to me, this movie is great
- Selon moi, cette série est vraiment addictiveAccording to me, this series is really addictive
- Moi, je dis que cette chanson est le tube de l'étéAccording to me, this song is the summer hit
- Selon moi, ce film est génial.According to me, this movie is great.
- C'est la meilleure solution, selon moi.It is the best solution, according to me.
- Selon moi, il fera beau demain.According to me, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing which restaurant to visit.
- GabrielOù est-ce qu'on mange ce soir ?Where are we eating tonight?
- LéaSelon moi, le nouveau café est très bon.According to me, the new cafe is very good.
- GabrielTu es sûre de ton choix ?Are you sure about your choice?
- LéaOui, je te le garantis.Yes, I guarantee it to you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries moi, selon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
