moi aussi
In French, "I also" is said as moi aussi.
moi aussi is used to show that a statement also applies to the speaker. It can be used as a complete sentence to express agreement with a previous statement, such as saying "Me too."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the stressed pronoun moi (me) and the adverb aussi (also/too).
Which one should you use?
While moi aussi is used to agree with a positive statement, you should use moi non plus (me neither) to agree with a negative statement. For example, if someone says "I don't like that," you would respond with moi non plus.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike the English "I also," which uses a subject pronoun, the French equivalent uses the stressed pronoun moi to function as a standalone response or an emphatic addition.
When do people say it?
In casual conversations among friends, you might use Pareillement playfully to suggest you share a similar sentiment.
Did you know?
- The word aussi can also function as a conjunction meaning 'so' or 'therefore' when placed at the beginning of a sentence, completely changing its meaning from 'also'.
- The word aussi likely began as a 'calque', a word-for-word translation of the Frankish term *allswā into Latin to express the idea of 'likewise'.
Examples in context
- Moi aussi, je ressens souvent la solitude.I also often experience loneliness.This sentence shows how to use moi aussi when expressing a feeling.Tatoeba #4806251 by Rovo, translation #4806565 by Objectivesea
- J'ai moi aussi vécu à Boston trois ans durant.I also lived in Boston for three years.This sentence demonstrates using moi aussi within a sentence to indicate shared experience.Tatoeba #11482654 by Rovo, translation #6245278 by CK
- Moi aussi je préfère le chocolat blanc au normal.I also prefer white chocolate to regular chocolate.This sentence shows moi aussi being used to express a shared preference.Tatoeba #3314838 by Malape, translation #4405029 by rosa_chinensis
- J'aime la musique classique, et je suis aussi passionné de danse.I love classical music, and I am also passionate about dance.
- J'adore les jeux vidéo, et moi aussi, je suis fan de Fortnite.I love video games, and I'm also a Fortnite fan.
- J'adore le ski, et en plus, je suis très doué pour ça!I love skiing, and also, I am really good at it!
- J'adore les fruits de mer, et j'aime ça aussi.I love seafood, and I also like it.
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Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing their favorite weekend activities.
- LéaJ'aime beaucoup marcher en forêt le samedi.I really like walking in the forest on Saturdays.
- NathanMoi aussi, j'adore la nature.Me too, I love nature.
- LéaC'est très apaisant pour l'esprit.It is very soothing for the mind.
- NathanTu as raison, c'est parfait.You are right, it is perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, moi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
