Dis Siri
The English phrase "hey siri" is translated into French as Dis Siri.
This phrase is a voice command used to activate the Apple virtual assistant.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Dis is the imperative form of the verb dire (to say), meaning "Say" or "Tell".
Which one should you use?
While the English version uses the interjection "Hey" to get attention, the French localization uses the imperative verb Dis to trigger the assistant.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, people may occasionally use the English "Hey Siri" instead of the French equivalents.
Did you know?
- While the phrase is Dis Siri, the verb dire is used here in the 'tu' form, treating the AI as a close friend or a peer rather than a formal assistant.
- The word dis is a 'cognate' of the English word 'dictation', as both stem from the Latin 'dicere' meaning to speak.
- Because Dis Siri is so short, French speakers sometimes accidentally trigger the assistant during conversations where they use the common filler phrase Dis donc.
Examples in context
- Dis Siri, donne-moi la météo pour demain, s'il te plaît.Hey Siri, give me the weather forecast for tomorrow, please.
- Dis Siri, allume la lumière, s'il te plaît.Hey Siri, turn on the light, please.
- Salut Siri, joue ma playlist préférée.Hey Siri, play my favorite playlist.
- Salut Siri, raconte-moi une blague.Hey Siri, tell me a joke.
- Salut Siri, peux-tu me donner les actualités?Hey Siri, can you give me the news?
- Hey Siri, quelle est la météo aujourd'hui?Hey Siri, what's the weather like today?
- Dis Siri, quel temps fera-t-il demain ?Hey Siri, what will the weather be like tomorrow?
- Dis Siri, mets une alarme pour huit heures.Hey Siri, set an alarm for eight o'clock.
- Dis Siri, joue de la musique jazz.Hey Siri, play some jazz music.
Example conversation
Gabriel is trying to use his phone to find a recipe while Chloé watches.
- GabrielDis Siri, comment faire une quiche ?Hey Siri, how do I make a quiche?
- ChloéTon téléphone ne t'écoute pas, Gabriel.Your phone isn't listening to you, Gabriel.
- GabrielDis Siri, répète la question.Hey Siri, repeat the question.
- ChloéEssaie de parler plus fort.Try to speak louder.
