je suis tout à toi
The English phrase 'I am all yours' is translated into French as je suis tout à toi.
This phrase is used to express that you are giving someone your full attention or that you are available to help them. While it can mean 'I am listening', using the form with toi often carries a romantic or highly intimate connotation in French compared to the English equivalent.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'I am all to you', where tout functions as an adverb meaning 'entirely'.
Which one should you use?
To use the phrase with someone you address formally or with a group, replace toi with vous. Je suis tout à vous means 'I am all yours' and is used in formal or professional settings, while je suis à toi translates to 'I am yours' and is used in romantic relationships or among close friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the word tout changes to the feminine form toute, resulting in je suis toute à toi.
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Examples in context
- Monsieur Dupont, si vous avez besoin de quoi que ce soit, je suis tout à vous.Mr. Dupont, if you need anything, I am all yours.
- Chéri(e), je suis à toi, peu importe ce qui se passe.Darling, I am all yours, no matter what happens.
- Mon cher(e) ami(e), je t'appartiens corps et âme, tu peux compter sur moi.My dear friend, I belong to you body and soul, you can count on me.
- Ne t'inquiète pas, je suis tout à toi.Don't worry, I am all yours.
- Dis-moi ce que tu veux, je suis tout à toi.Tell me what you want, I am all yours.
- Je t'écoute, je suis tout à toi.I'm listening, I am all yours.
Example conversation
Gabriel is ready to help Manon with her difficult project.
- GabrielTu as besoin d'aide pour ton dossier ?Do you need help with your file?
- ManonOui, si tu as un moment pour m'écouter.Yes, if you have a moment to listen to me.
- GabrielBien sûr, je suis tout à toi.Of course, I am all yours.
- ManonMerci beaucoup, Gabriel.Thank you very much, Gabriel.
