mange-moi
The English phrase "eat me" is translated into French as mange-moi.
This is an imperative phrase used to tell someone to consume the speaker.
Which one should you use?
You may also use Dévorez-moi to specifically mean "devour me".
Did you know?
- While 'eat me' in English is often a cheeky insult, a literal translation in French like mange-moi is more likely to be taken as a literal, bizarre request unless the tone is clearly sexual.
- The word mange comes from the Latin manducare, which specifically referred to the act of chewing.
- The French language distinguishes between manger for general eating and grignoter for snacking or nibbling on small pieces of food.
Examples in context
- Je suis un dessert exquis. Consumez-moi avec plaisir!I am an exquisite dessert. Enjoy consuming me!
- Mange-moi vite !Eat me quickly!
- Si tu as faim, mange-moi.If you are hungry, eat me.
- Je suis un gâteau, mange-moi !I am a cake, eat me!
Example conversation
Chloé is pretending to be a piece of candy during a game.
- ChloéRegarde, Hugo ! Je suis un bonbon.Look, Hugo! I am a candy.
- HugoTu es un bonbon très sucré.You are a very sweet candy.
- ChloéAlors, mange-moi !So, eat me!
- HugoD'accord, je te mange !Okay, I'm eating you!
