aussi
/o.si/
The English phrase 'as well' is translated into French as aussi.
aussi is used to mean 'also' or 'as well' in positive statements.
Meaning: in addition, also (adv)
Which one should you use?
While aussi is used for positive statements, you must use non plus if you want to say 'as well' or 'either' in a negative sentence. For example, instead of saying you don't like something 'as well' with aussi, you would use non plus.
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, 'as well' typically appears at the end of a sentence. In French, aussi is often placed immediately after the conjugated verb.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /o.si/ and has 2 syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use aussi to mean 'as well' in negative sentences. Use non plus instead.
Did you know?
- While aussi usually means 'also', placing it at the very beginning of a sentence changes its meaning to 'therefore' or 'consequently'.
- The word aussi is actually a linguistic hybrid, potentially acting as a 'calque' or a direct translation of a Germanic word from the Frankish language.
- In very formal writing, the phrase aussi at the start of a sentence often triggers a grammatical inversion where the subject and verb swap places.
Examples in context
- Je le pense aussi.I think so as well.This sentence shows how to use aussi to express agreement in a positive thought.Tatoeba #128027 by gillux, translation #9736461 by Adelpa
- J'ai aussi vu Nils.I saw Nils as well.This sentence demonstrates the placement of aussi after the verb to mean 'as well'.Tatoeba #7644295 by tras, translation #7586788 by Borkonall
- Elle viendra aussi ?She's coming as well?This sentence shows how to use aussi in a question.Tatoeba #604540 by qdii, translation #11477837 by sundown
- Je parle français et anglais également .I speak French and English as well.
- Il a réussi également l'examen.He passed the exam as well.
- Nous vous invitons à prendre des notes si vous le souhaitez également .We invite you to take notes if you wish as well.
- J'aime danser et chanter aussi .I like dancing and singing as well.
- On peut aller au cinéma aussi .We can go to the movies as well.
- Je suis content pour toi et pareillement pour ta sœur.I'm happy for you, and likewise for your sister.
- Elle aime voyager, et moi pareillement .She likes traveling, and so do I.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about their hobbies at a party.
- GabrielJ'aime beaucoup la musique.I love music a lot.
- ManonMoi aussi, Gabriel !Me too, Gabriel!
- GabrielTu joues d'un instrument aussi ?Do you play an instrument as well?
- ManonOui, je joue du piano.Yes, I play the piano.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “as well” translations and entries 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.
