ajoute-moi
The English phrase 'add me' can be translated into French as ajoute-moi.
This phrase is used as a request to be added as a contact or a friend on social media platforms.
Which one should you use?
While ajoute-moi is a direct way to ask, you can also use the phrase Tu peux m'ajouter to say 'you can add me'. For a more polite request, you can use Veuillez m'ajouter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ajoute-moi uses the informal imperative, which is suitable for talking to friends or peers. The form ajoutez-moi uses the polite or plural imperative for formal situations or when addressing multiple people.
Did you know?
- When asking to be added, a French speaker might say on s'ajoute ?, which literally translates to 'are we adding each other?'
- The verb ajouter comes from the Latin ad- meaning 'to' and jungere meaning 'to join', which is the same root as the English word 'junction'.
- In digital slang, French users may use the English word 'add' as a verb, creating a Franglish hybrid like add-moi in very casual texting.
Examples in context
- Ajoute-moi sur Facebook, si tu le souhaites. Là, je m'appellerai Ryck Vernaut.Add me on Facebook if you want. My name there is Ryck Vernaut.This sentence is useful for showing how to use ajoute-moi when providing a social media name.Tatoeba #10046740 by felix63, translation #10039464 by Ricardo14
- Bonjour, pourriez-vous m'ajouter sur Facebook ?Hello, could you add me on Facebook?
- Salut, ajoute-moi sur WhatsApp !Hey, add me on WhatsApp!
- Ajoute-moi sur Instagram.Add me on Instagram.
- Ajoute-moi sur Snapchat pour voir mes stories.Add me on Snapchat to see my stories.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are exchanging social media handles.
- HugoTu as Discord ?Do you have Discord?
- ManonOui, j'ai un compte.Yes, I have an account.
- HugoGénial, ajoute-moi alors !Great, add me then!
- ManonD'accord, donne-moi ton pseudo.Okay, give me your username.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
