How to Say "Do You Want to Play With Me?" in French

tu veux jouer avec moi ?

In French, "do you want to play with me?" is expressed as tu veux jouer avec moi ?

This phrase is used to ask someone if they would like to engage in a game or activity together.

Which one should you use?

The default form tu veux jouer avec moi ? is used for children, friends or people you are close to. Other versions include Est-ce que tu veux jouer avec moi?, which is an informal version of the question and Ça te dit de jouer avec moi?, which translates to "Do you feel like playing with me?"

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Quebec, you might hear the phrase Tu veux-tu jouer avec moi? which uses the particle tu for emphasis.

How does it change in a sentence?

Use the vous form in voulez-vous jouer avec moi ? if you are addressing an adult or someone you do not know well.

Did you know?

The French word jouer comes from the Latin word iocārī, which is the root of the English word 'joke'.
While jouer means 'to play', using it in a romantic context with an adult can change the meaning to 'playing games' or flirting.

Examples in context

Tu veux jouer avec moi? J'ai prévu une partie de football cet après-midi. Ça te dit?
Do you want to play with me? I have planned a soccer game this afternoon. Are you up for it?
Je suis seul, tu veux jouer avec moi ?
I am alone, do you want to play with me?

Example conversation

Lucas sees Chloé sitting alone on a playground bench.

Lucas

Salut Chloé, tu veux jouer avec moi ?
Hi Chloé, do you want to play with me?
Chloé

Oui, je veux bien jouer avec toi !
Yes, I would love to play with you!
Lucas

On joue aux billes ?
Shall we play marbles?
Chloé

D'accord, c'est une super idée.
Okay, that is a great idea.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries avec, jouer, moi, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “Do You Want to Play With Me?” in French