sors avec moi
The English phrase "date me" can be translated into French as sors avec moi.
This phrase is used to request that someone begin a romantic relationship with the speaker. While the English expression "date me" can sometimes refer to a single event, the French version sortir avec quelqu'un most commonly implies the start of a romantic relationship.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sors avec moi is a literal translation of "go out with me", using the verb sortir (to go out) and the preposition avec (with).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the term date-moi. This is an incorrect anglicism used by English speakers attempting to translate the English verb "to date" directly into French.
Did you know?
- In France, the concept of a 'first date' is often more ambiguous than in English, as friends and romantic interests both sortent together without a formal label.
- If you used the word date as a noun in France, it would refer to a calendar day or a fruit, but never a romantic appointment.
- The word avec is a contraction of the Latin words apud meaning 'near' and hoc meaning 'this'.
Examples in context
- Oui, j'aimerais beaucoup.Yes, I would really like to.
- Oui, pourquoi pas!Yes, why not!
- Sors avec moi, s'il te plaît.Date me, please.
- Je t'aime, sors avec moi.I love you, date me.
Example conversation
Lucas asks Manon out after a coffee.
- LucasManon, sors avec moi.Manon, date me.
- ManonC'est une proposition très directe !That is a very direct proposal!
- LucasOui, car je tiens beaucoup à toi.Yes, because I care about you a lot.
- ManonD'accord, avec plaisir.Okay, with pleasure.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avec, moi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
