me déteste
The English phrase "hate me" is translated into French as me déteste.
This phrase is used to express that someone holds a strong dislike or hatred toward the speaker.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form me déteste is used when the subject is third-person singular, such as il (he), elle (she) or on (one/we). When the subject is third-person plural, such as ils (they) or les gens (people), the verb ending changes to me détestent.
Did you know?
- The word déteste comes from the Latin 'detestari', which originally meant to denounce or declare something to be cursed, rather than just feeling a personal dislike.
- In French, you cannot simply say 'hate me' as a command like 'Hate me!' without adding a subject or making it an imperative like déteste-moi, which changes the word order entirely.
- In French, the word détester is often used for things you simply dislike, such as a food or a color, whereas in English 'hate' implies a much stronger emotion.
Examples in context
- Tu me détestes ?Do you hate me?This example is useful for asking the question "Do you hate me?" using me déteste.Tatoeba #4418317 by gillux, translation #3189152 by CK
- Les femmes me détestent.Women hate me.This example shows how to say "Women hate me" using me déteste.Tatoeba #2354760 by Amastan, translation #2254919 by CK
- Ses parents me détestent.Her parents hate me.This example shows how to say "Her parents hate me" using me déteste.Tatoeba #1662316 by sacredceltic, translation #1655767 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Lucas is asking Manon why she is acting cold toward him.
- LucasEst-ce que tu me détestes ?Do you hate me?
- ManonNon, pas du tout.No, not at all.
- LucasPourquoi es-tu si distante ?Why are you being so distant?
- ManonJe suis juste très fatiguée.I am just very tired.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
