invite-moi
invite-moi is the French way to say "invite me".
This phrase is a request for someone to ask you to join an event or visit a place.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative command form, the object pronoun moi follows the verb and is joined to it by a hyphen, as seen in invite-moi. When addressing a stranger, a superior or a group of people, use invitez-moi instead of invite-moi.
Did you know?
- The verb inviter shares a root with the English word 'invite', but in older French, it was used to describe the act of persuading someone to move or act, similar to 'inciting' them.
- In French, the word invitation can refer to a formal card or a verbal request, but the verb inviter specifically implies that the host is responsible for the costs of the outing.
- In French, if you use invite-moi to mean 'ask me to a party', it might sound like you are asking someone to formally host you at their home. To suggest a casual outing like a drink or a movie, people often prefer using the verb proposer instead.
Examples in context
- Veuillez m'inviter à la soirée de gala, s'il vous plaît.Please invite me to the gala evening, please.
- Je vous serais reconnaissant de m'inviter à votre événement spécial.I would be grateful if you would invite me to your special event.
- Invite-moi à ta fête samedi soir, s'il te plaît.Invite me to your party on Saturday night, please.
- Tu peux m'inviter à ta sortie au cinéma si tu veux.You can invite me to your movie outing if you want.
- Si tu fais une fête, invite-moi !If you are having a party, invite me!
- Si tu fais une fête, invite-moi.If you throw a party, invite me.
- N'oublie pas de m'inviter, invite-moi à ta soirée !Don't forget to invite me, invite me to your party!
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are talking about a weekend trip.
- GabrielTu vas à la plage ?Are you going to the beach?
- ChloéOui, je pars samedi.Yes, I'm leaving Saturday.
- GabrielC'est super, invite-moi !That's great, invite me!
- ChloéD'accord, je t'appelle demain.Okay, I'll call you tomorrow.
