rappelle-moi plus tard
The English phrase "call me later" is translated into French as rappelle-moi plus tard.
This phrase is used to request that someone telephones you again at a future time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of rappelle (call back), moi (me) and plus tard (later).
Which one should you use?
The default form rappelle-moi plus tard uses the tu form, which is used for friends, family or peers. In more formal or plural situations, you should use rappelez-moi plus tard instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a stranger, a superior or more than one person, use rappelez-moi plus tard instead of rappelle-moi plus tard.
Did you know?
- In France, the act of calling someone back is closely tied to the verb rappeler, but if you are 'recalling' a faulty product from a store, you use the exact same word.
- In formal French business culture, using recontactez-moi is often preferred over rappelez-moi to sound more polished and professional.
- The word tard in plus tard is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'tardy'.
Examples in context
- Rappelle-moi plus tard.Call me later.This example shows how to use the phrase rappelle-moi plus tard.Tatoeba #521817 by lechaz, translation #2245026 by CK
- Je suis occupé, rappelle-moi plus tard.I am busy, call me later.
- Rappelle-moi plus tard quand tu seras libre.Call me later when you are free.
Example conversation
Gabriel is currently in a meeting when Léa calls.
- GabrielAllô Léa ? Je ne peux pas parler.Hello Léa? I can't talk.
- LéaOh, pardon ! Est-ce que ça va ?Oh, sorry! Is everything okay?
- GabrielOui, mais rappelle-moi plus tard.Yes, but call me later.
- LéaD'accord, je t'appelle ce soir.Okay, I'll call you tonight.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plus, tard, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
