réajoute-moi
The English phrase "add me back" can be translated into French as réajoute-moi.
This phrase is used to request that someone add you as a contact or a friend on a social media platform again.
What does it mean word for word?
The word réajoute-moi is composed of the prefix ré- (re-), the verb ajouter (to add) and the pronoun moi (me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form réajoute-moi is informal and suitable for friends or social media interactions. For a formal way to say "add me back", you can use Veuillez m'ajouter en retour. An informal way to say it is Rajoute-moi stp!
How does it change in a sentence?
The form réajoute-moi is the imperative form used for a single person in an informal context. If you are addressing more than one person or using the formal vous, use réajoutez-moi instead.
Did you know?
- In digital contexts, French speakers often replace the formal word ajouter with the English word 'add' as a verb, saying add-moi or add-le among Gen Z and Alpha.
- If you are using social media in France, you might see the term abonnement used for 'following' or 'subscription'. This means instead of saying 'add me back', a user might ask you to 'follow them back' using the verb s'abonner.
- In French, the prefix ré- can sometimes imply a correction of an error rather than just a repetition, suggesting the person was removed by mistake.
Examples in context
- Bonjour! Pourriez-vous m'ajouter en retour, s'il vous plaît?Hello! Could you please add me back?
- Veuillez m'ajouter en retour, s'il vous plaît.Please add me back.
- Réajoute-moi sur Instagram.Add me back on Instagram.
- Si tu retrouves mon compte, réajoute-moi vite.If you find my account again, add me back quickly.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are talking about social media after a technical glitch.
- NathanEmma, tu m'as supprimé par erreur ?Emma, did you delete me by mistake?
- EmmaJe ne sais pas, je vais regarder.I don't know, I'll check.
- NathanS'il te plaît, réajoute-moi sur Snapchat.Please, add me back on Snapchat.
- EmmaD'accord, c'est fait, Nathan.Okay, it's done, Nathan.
