moi aussi
To say "me also" in French, use moi aussi.
moi aussi is used to indicate that the same thing applies to the speaker as well.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the stressed pronoun moi (me) and the adverb aussi (also/too).
Which one should you use?
While moi aussi is used to agree with a positive statement, you should use moi non plus if you want to say "me neither" in response to a negative statement.
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, people often use the informal "me too," but in French, moi aussi is the standard way to express this sentiment regardless of the level of formality.
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Examples in context
- Donnez-moi, mon Dieu, ce qu'il vous reste / Donnez-moi ce dont les autres ne veulent pas / Mais donnez-moi aussi le courage / et la force et la foi. / Car vous seul donnez ce qu’on ne peut obtenir que de soi.Give me, my God, whatever you have left / Give me that which others do not want / But give me also courage / and strength and faith. / For you alone give that which can only be gained from within.This sentence shows how moi aussi can be used to request additional qualities like courage and faith.Tatoeba #13993229 by Rovo, translation #13993331 by menaud
- Pareillement, j'ai également hâte de voir la prochaine saison !Likewise, I'm also excited to see the next season!
- Moi aussi, j'aime le chocolat noir.Me too, I love dark chocolate.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are talking about their tiredness at work.
- LéaJe suis vraiment fatiguée aujourd'hui.I am really tired today.
- HugoMoi aussi, je n'en peux plus.Me too, I can't take it anymore.
- LéaTu veux prendre un café ?Do you want to grab a coffee?
- HugoOui, bonne idée.Yes, good idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, moi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
