tu me manques aussi
The English phrase "I miss you too" is translated into French as tu me manques aussi.
This phrase is used to respond to someone to express that you also feel the sadness caused by their absence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tu me manques aussi literally translates to "you are missing to me also". This is because the verb manquer functions such that the person being missed is the subject of the sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to more than one person or using the formal vous to show respect, you must use vous me manquez aussi instead of tu me manques aussi.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say Je te manque when they mean "I miss you". In French, Je te manque actually means "You miss me".
Did you know?
- The French word tu shares a common ancient ancestor with the German du and the Russian ты. All three words trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *túh₂.
- While tu me manques is for friends and family, using vous me manquez can be a romantic gesture when addressing a partner in a very formal or old-fashioned way. This usage is sometimes found in classic French literature and period films.
Examples in context
- Tu me manques aussi, mon amour.I miss you too, my love.
- Ne t'inquiète pas, tu me manques aussi.Don't worry, I miss you too.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking on a video call after a long trip.
- HugoTu me manques tellement, Léa.I miss you so much, Léa.
- LéaTu me manques aussi, Hugo.I miss you too, Hugo.
- HugoQuand est-ce qu'on se voit ?When are we seeing each other?
- LéaBientôt, je te le promets.Soon, I promise you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, me, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
