appelle-moi
The English phrase "call me" is translated into French as appelle-moi.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to contact you by telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb appelle (call) and the stressed pronoun moi (me).
Which one should you use?
While appelle-moi is the standard way to request a call in an informal setting, Appelez-moi is used for formal situations or when addressing a group of people. For even more direct informal phrasing, you might hear Donne-moi un coup de fil, which means "give me a phone call". If you want to say "you can call me" informally, you can use Tu peux me téléphoner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form appelle-moi uses the tu form of the imperative. In contrast, appelez-moi uses the formal/plural form.
Did you know?
- The informal expression Donne-moi un coup de fil literally translates to 'Give me a blow of a thread', where 'fil' refers to the old telephone wire.
- While appelle-moi usually refers to a phone call, it can also be used to tell someone what name or nickname to use when addressing you.
- The word appelle comes from the Latin appellare, which originally meant 'to address' or 'to name' rather than to use a device.
Examples in context
- Appelle-moi à ce numéro.Call me at this number.This is useful for specifying the number to use with appelle-moi.Tatoeba #1845974 by sacredceltic, translation #1845519 by CK
- Appelle-moi s'il te plaît.Call me, please.This shows how to add "please" to the phrase using appelle-moi.Tatoeba #7874 by sacredceltic, translation #8794857 by dq
- Appelle-moi quand tu veux.Call me anytime.This demonstrates using appelle-moi to express that someone can call at any time.Tatoeba #590977 by qdii, translation #66212 by CK
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Example conversation
Lucas is leaving Chloé's house after a long day.
- ChloéTu rentres déjà ?Are you leaving already?
- LucasOui, je suis fatigué. Appelle-moi demain.Yes, I am tired. Call me tomorrow.
- ChloéD'accord, je t'appelle demain après-midi.Okay, I will call you tomorrow afternoon.
- LucasÇa marche. Bonne soirée, Chloé.That works. Have a good evening, Chloé.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
