aussi
/o.si/
In French, 'also' is said as aussi.
aussi is used to indicate that something is being added to a previous statement or is similar to what has just been mentioned.
Which one should you use?
While aussi is the standard term, you may encounter également, which serves as a more formal synonym meaning 'also' or 'equally'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, aussi is invariable, meaning it does not change its form to match gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /o.si/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful when agreeing with statements. While moi aussi is the correct way to say 'me too' in response to a positive statement, do not use it to agree with a negative statement. In those cases, you should use moi non plus.
Did you know?
- In very formal or literary French, aussi can be used to start a sentence to indicate a logical result, which often triggers a reversal of the subject and verb.
- The structure of aussi is likely not purely Romance, but a 'calque' or a linguistic mirror of the Frankish word *allswā, reflecting the influence of Germanic tribes on the French language.
- When aussi is placed at the beginning of a sentence, it often shifts meaning from 'also' to 'therefore' or 'consequently'.
Examples in context
- Il l’a aussi vu.He also saw it.This sentence shows how to use aussi to indicate an additional action.Tatoeba #2445283 by gillux, translation #2441093 by CH
- Je le pense aussi.I also believe that.This sentence demonstrates using aussi to express a shared thought.Tatoeba #128027 by gillux, translation #6028414 by zumley
- Et ta maman aussi.And your mom also.This sentence shows how to use aussi to include another person in a statement.Tatoeba #2534894 by Julien_PDC, translation #434222 by lukaszpp
- Il est compétent et de plus, il est très motivéHe is competent and, moreover, he is highly motivated
- Il est très intelligent. En outre, il est très sympathiqueHe is very intelligent. Additionally, he is very friendly
- J'aime les pommes et aussi les orangesI like apples and also oranges
- J'ai acheté des livres et en plus, une nouvelle guitareI bought books and, on top of that, a new guitar
- Elle aime danser et moi de mêmeShe likes dancing, and I do too
- Il a réussi son examen et est également devenu capitaine de l'équipe de football.He passed his exam and also became the captain of the football team
- Elle a enseigné à l'université et a également publié de nombreux articles scientifiques.She taught at the university and also published numerous scientific articles
- J'ai déjà vu ce film, mais je veux le regarder encore une fois. Et en plus, il y a une suite.I've already seen this movie, but I want to watch it again. And also, there's a sequel
- Je suis allé à la plage et j'ai aussi fait de la plongée sous-marine.I went to the beach, and I also went scuba diving
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing their weekend plans.
- HugoJe vais voir un film samedi.I am going to see a movie on Saturday.
- ChloéMoi aussi, j'adore le cinéma.Me too, I love the cinema.
- HugoTu veux venir avec moi ?Do you want to come with me?
- ChloéOui, et je veux aussi manger une glace.Yes, and I also want to eat an ice cream.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aussi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
