j'ai aussi
In French, "I also have" is said as j'ai aussi.
This phrase is used to state that you possess an additional item or quality.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I) elided to j', ai (have) and aussi (also/too).
Which one should you use?
While j'ai aussi is used to state that you possess an additional object, moi aussi is used to express agreement with a statement (e.g., 'I am hungry' -> 'Me too').
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the adverb aussi typically follows the conjugated verb ai, whereas in English 'also' can appear before the verb.
Did you know?
- In French, the verb ai is used for states that English describes with 'am', such as j'ai faim for 'I am hungry' or j'ai chaud for 'I am hot'.
- The word aussi is actually a linguistic 'hybrid' that likely functions as a translation of the Frankish word *allswā, meaning 'likewise'.
- To add strong personal emphasis to j'ai aussi, a speaker may start the sentence with Moi, j'ai aussi… to create a contrast between themselves and others.
Examples in context
- J'ai aussi une moto.I also have a motorcycle.This sentence is useful for showing how to use j'ai aussi to mention an additional object like a motorcycle.Tatoeba #8540610 by Whidou, translation #5916377 by CK
- Veux-tu des cacahouètes ? J'ai aussi des chips.Do you want peanuts? I also have potato chips.This sentence is useful for using j'ai aussi when offering or mentioning additional food items.Tatoeba #14022902 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #14022899 by Ioan_Cristian
- J'ai un chien, et j'ai également un chat.I have a dog, and I also have a cat.
- J'ai un vélo, et je possède aussi une moto.I have a bicycle, and I also have a motorcycle.
- J'ai une console de jeux, et j'ai ça aussi .I have a game console, and I also have that.
- J'ai aussi un chien.I also have a dog.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their pets.
- HugoTu as un chat ?Do you have a cat?
- LéaOui, et j'ai aussi un lapin.Yes, and I also have a rabbit.
- HugoC'est super, Léa !That's great, Léa!
- LéaEt toi, Hugo ?And you, Hugo?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, j'ai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
