Viens à moi
The English phrase 'come to me' is translated into French as Viens à moi.
This phrase is used as a request or a command for someone to move toward the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb viens (come), the preposition à (to) and the stressed pronoun moi (me).
Which one should you use?
While Viens à moi focuses on the destination, using Viens vers moi emphasizes the direction of movement, translating to 'come towards me'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Quebecois dialect of Quebec, Canada, the informal expression Viens icitte! can mean 'come here!'
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural or formal version of the phrase uses the verb form venez instead of viens.
Did you know?
- The phrase Viens à moi is frequently used in French dubs of supernatural or horror films when a monster or spirit summons a victim.
- While Viens à moi is a direct translation, using it in everyday conversation can sound overly dramatic or biblical to a native speaker.
- In romantic or intimate contexts, French speakers often omit the destination entirely and simply say Viens, which carries the weight of 'come to me'.
Examples in context
- Viens à moi !Come to me!This sentence is useful for expressing the command 'Come to me!'Tatoeba #10286709 by Julien_PDC, translation #7255286 by Sifaks
- Sophie, viens vers moi, s'il te plaît.Sophie, come to me, please.
- Michel, viens icitte!Michel, come here!
- Viens à moi, petit chat.Come to me, little kitty.
Example conversation
Lucas is calling Manon over to show her something.
- LucasManon, viens à moi !Manon, come to me!
- ManonQu'est-ce qu'il y a ?What is it?
- LucasRegarde ce que j'ai trouvé.Look at what I found.
- ManonJ'arrive tout de suite.I'm coming right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.