regarde-moi
The English phrase "look at me" is translated into French as regarde-moi.
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to direct their eyes toward the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb regarde (look) and the direct object pronoun moi (me).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the informal phrase Regarde-moé icitte is used to say "Look at me here".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form regarde-moi is used when addressing one person informally with tu. The form regardez-moi is used when addressing more than one person or when using the formal vous with a single person. When using the negative imperative to say "don't look at me", the pronoun me moves before the verb: ne me regarde pas.
Did you know?
- The phrase regarde-moi ça does not actually mean 'look at me', but is instead an expression used to express disbelief or indignation at a situation.
- In many French-speaking African cultures, directing an intense gaze at an elder while saying regarde-moi could be perceived as an act of defiance or a lack of respect.
- The verb regarder is closely related to the word garde, which means 'guard'. Both share a root meaning to keep an eye on or watch over something.
Examples in context
- Regarde-moi quand je te parle.Look at me when I'm speaking to you.Tatoeba #13207982 by Rovo, translation #8492445 by Hybrid
- Regarde-moi quand je te parle !Look at me when I talk to you!Tatoeba #3518 by zmoo, translation #1698 by CE
- Regarde-moi lorsque je te parle !Look at me when I'm talking to you!Tatoeba #2005030 by sacredceltic, translation #2003752 by AlanF_US
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A father is trying to get his daughter's attention during a photo.
- LucasRegarde-moi, Emma.Look at me, Emma.
- EmmaJe suis désolée, papa.I am sorry, dad.
- LucasRegarde-moi et souris.Look at me and smile.
- EmmaD'accord, comme ça ?Okay, like this?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
