fais-moi signe
The English phrase "hit me up" can be translated into French as fais-moi signe.
The phrase fais-moi signe is used to make an informal request for someone to contact you in the future, typically when they are free or when a specific situation arises.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase fais-moi signe literally translates to "give me a sign".
Which one should you use?
While fais-moi signe is a casual way to say "hit me up", you might use tiens-moi au courant for a more neutral way to ask someone to contact you with updates. For a more direct and informal approach, you can use Contacte-moi.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
fais-moi signe is an informal expression. If you are in a formal setting, you should use N'hésitez pas à me solliciter, which means "Do not hesitate to reach out to me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form fais-moi signe uses the singular imperative, which is used when speaking to one person you know well. To use this phrase with a group of people or in a formal setting, you must use the form faites-moi signe.
Did you know?
- Because signe is a noun, you can also use the expression donner un signe de vie to mean 'to show a sign of life', which is a humorous way to ask someone who has been silent for a long time to contact you.
- The word signe shares an ancient root with the English word 'signature'. Both come from the Latin 'signum', meaning a mark or a token.
- If you want to sound even more 'street' or modern, young Parisians might use the English loanword 'DM' as a verb, though fais-moi signe remains the standard for casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Si tu veux sortir ce soir, laisse-moi un message !If you want to go out tonight, leave me a message!
- Fais-moi signe quand tu es libre.Hit me up when you are free.
- Si tu changes d'avis, fais-moi signe.If you change your mind, hit me up.
- Fais-moi signe dès que tu arrives.Hit me up as soon as you arrive.
Example conversation
Two friends are making plans over the phone.
- HugoOn se voit ce week-end ?Are we seeing each other this weekend?
- EmmaJe ne sais pas encore, fais-moi signe plus tard.I don't know yet, hit me up later.
- HugoD'accord, je t'enverrai un message.Okay, I will send you a message.
- EmmaParfait, à plus tard Hugo !Perfect, see you later Hugo!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries signe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
