rejoins-moi
The English phrase "join me" is translated into French as rejoins-moi.
This phrase is used to request that someone come to your location or accompany you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form rejoignez-moi is the imperative form used when speaking to multiple people or to one person in a formal or polite context.
Did you know?
- The prefix re- in rejoins-moi literally means 'again'. Historically, the phrase implies returning to a point where you and the other person were previously together.
- While rejoins-moi means 'join me' in a physical sense, you cannot use it to ask someone to join a club or a group. In those cases, French speakers use adhère or inscris-toi.
- The verb rejoindre shares a root with the word jointure, which refers to a joint in the body. This links the act of joining someone to the physical connection of bones.
Examples in context
- Viens directement avec moi!Come directly with me!
- Tu peux me rejoindre sans problème .You can join me without any problem.
- Rejoins-moi au café.Join me at the cafe.
- Rejoins-moi dans la salle.Join me in the room.
- Rejoins-moi vite, s'il te plaît.Join me quickly, please.
Example conversation
Gabriel is waiting for Léa at a park.
- GabrielRejoins-moi près de la fontaine.Join me near the fountain.
- LéaJ'arrive tout de suite, Gabriel.I am coming right now, Gabriel.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu es loin ?Are you far away?
- LéaNon, je suis presque là.No, I am almost there.
