Compte sur moi
The English phrase "count me in" can be translated into French as Compte sur moi.
The phrase is used to indicate that you want to be included in a planned activity or group.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Je suis partant or Je suis partante to show you are willing to participate in a plan. If the speaker is female, use Je suis partante instead of Je suis partant.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France, the informal expression Je suis chaud(e) pour can also be used to mean "count me in".
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a group of people or to someone you address with formal vous, you should use Comptez sur moi instead of Compte sur moi.
Did you know?
- The word partant in Je suis partant comes from the verb partir, meaning 'to leave'. It implies that you are ready to set off on the journey or activity.
- French speakers use Compte sur moi to mean 'count me in', but the phrase can also be used as a serious promise of loyalty or support during a crisis.
- The word sur has a homonym in French that means 'sour'. However, they come from entirely different roots: one from Latin and one from Frankish.
Examples in context
- I heard about the upcoming seminar. Comptez sur moi pour y assister.Count me in to attend the seminar.
- There's a new project starting next week. Je suis partant pour y contribuer.Count me in to contribute to the new project.
- I heard about the party this weekend. Compte sur moi pour être là!Count me in to be there!
- Let's go hiking next weekend. Je suis partante!Count me in!
- Vous organisez une soirée? Je suis partant pour y aller!You're organizing a party? Count me in to go!
- On forme une équipe? Je suis chaud pour jouer!We're forming a team? Count me in to play!
- Compte sur moi pour la fête.Count me in for the party.
Example conversation
Emma is inviting Hugo to join a weekend trip.
- HugoEmma, tu vas faire une randonnée ce week-end ?Emma, are you going hiking this weekend?
- EmmaOui, je pars en forêt samedi. Tu veux venir ?Yes, I am going to the forest on Saturday. Do you want to come?
- HugoOh oui, compte sur moi !Oh yes, count me in!
- EmmaSuper, Hugo, je t'attends samedi matin.Great, Hugo, I will see you Saturday morning.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compte, moi, sur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
