dis-moi
In French, 'lmk' can be translated as dis-moi.
This phrase is used to ask someone to provide information or an update in the future.
Which one should you use?
While dis-moi is a direct translation of 'tell me', the phrase tiens-moi au courant is a more natural idiomatic equivalent for the sense of 'keep me updated' often implied by 'lmk'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express 'let me know' in a formal context or when addressing more than one person, use dites-moi instead of dis-moi.
Did you know?
- In a professional email, if you want to say 'let me know' with elegance, you might say je reste dans l'attente de votre retour, which literally translates to 'I remain in expectation of your return'.
- While dis-moi means 'tell me', it is often used by French speakers as a conversational filler to launch a question, similar to starting a sentence with 'Listen' or 'Look' in English.
- While dis-moi is a direct command, using the phrase tiens-moi au courant creates a mental image of someone keeping you 'in the current' of a flowing stream of information.
Examples in context
- Pourriez-vous me faire savoir si vous avez besoin d'aide supplémentaire ?Could you let me know if you need any further assistance?
- N'oubliez pas de me tenir au courant des développements de ce projet.Please remember to keep me informed about the progress of this project.
- Dis-moi si tu veux venir à la fête samedi soir.Tell me if you want to come to the party on Saturday night.
- Dis-moi quand tu arrives.Let me know when you arrive.
- Dis-moi quand tu es libre.Let me know when you are free.
- Dis-moi si tu peux venir.Let me know if you can come.
- Dis-moi ce que tu en penses.Let me know what you think about it.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a movie night.
- HugoTu veux regarder un film ce soir ?Do you want to watch a movie tonight?
- EmmaPeut-être, je dois vérifier mon emploi du temps.Maybe, I have to check my schedule.
- HugoD'accord, dis-moi dès que possible.Okay, let me know as soon as possible.
- EmmaÇa marche, je t'envoie un message.Will do, I'll send you a message.
