How to Say “I Will Miss You” in French

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tu vas me manquer
The English phrase "I will miss you" is translated into French as tu vas me manquer.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you will feel sad because they are no longer with you.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, tu vas me manquer translates to "you are going to be lacking to me". This reverses the roles of the subject and object compared to the English structure.

Which one should you use?

The phrase tu vas me manquer refers specifically to the future tense. If you want to say "I miss you" in the present tense, use tu me manques.

How does it change in a sentence?

When addressing more than one person, or when addressing a single person formally, replace the informal form with vous allez me manquer.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Avoid saying je vais te manquer when you mean "I will miss you". In French, je vais te manquer actually means "You are going to miss me".

Did you know?

  • The verb manquer shares an ancestor with the English word 'maimed', which is why its literal meaning in French involves a sense of being physically broken or lacking.
  • The word manquer is also used in French to describe a missed train or a failed attempt at a target.

Examples in context

  • Tu vas me manquer.
    I will miss you.
    This example shows the standard way to say "I will miss you" using tu vas me manquer.
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  • Je suis triste que vous partiez. Vous me manquerez beaucoup.
    I'm sad that you're leaving. I will miss you a lot.
  • Je suis triste que tu partes en vacances. Tu vas me manquer énormément.
    I'm sad that you're going on vacation. I will miss you enormously.
  • Rappelle-toi de m'appeler. Je vais regretter ton absence.
    Remember to call me. I will miss you.
  • Tu vas me manquer pendant ton voyage.
    I will miss you during your trip.
  • Si tu pars demain, tu vas me manquer.
    If you leave tomorrow, I will miss you.

Example conversation

Gabriel is leaving for a trip.

  1. Manon

    Tu pars déjà ? Tu vas me manquer.
    Are you leaving already? I will miss you.
  2. Gabriel

    Moi aussi, Manon. Je reviendrai vite.
    I will too, Manon. I will be back soon.
  3. Manon

    Promets-moi d'écrire souvent.
    Promise me you'll write often.
  4. Gabriel

    C'est promis, je t'écrirai tous les jours.
    I promise, I will write to you every day.

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