moi aussi
To say "me as well" in French, use moi aussi.
moi aussi is a common and versatile way to express the idea that something also applies to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the stressed pronoun moi (me) and the adverb aussi (also/as well).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase moi aussi remains constant regardless of whether the preceding verb is in the past, present or future tense.
Did you know?
- The term aussi is likely a 'calque', meaning it was a linguistic imitation of the Frankish word *allswā, which meant 'in the same way'.
- While moi aussi is used for positive agreement, if you want to say 'me neither' in response to a negative statement, you must switch to moi non plus.
- In very formal or emphatic contexts, you might hear the word également used instead of aussi to express 'as well'.
Examples in context
- Peux-tu en acheter un pour moi aussi ?Can you buy one for me as well?This sentence shows how to use moi aussi when asking someone to include you in a purchase.Tatoeba #180914 by Aiji, translation #39920 by Swift
- Moi aussi, je trouve cela passionnant.Me as well, I find it fascinating.
- Moi aussi, allons-y.Me as well, let's go.
- Moi de même, félicitations !Me as well, congratulations!
- Moi aussi, j'aime le chocolat.I like chocolate too.
- Elle est fatiguée, et moi aussi.She is tired, and me as well.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are deciding what to order at a cafe.
- NathanJe voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.I would like a coffee, please.
- EmmaMoi aussi, je vais prendre un café.Me as well, I'll have a coffee.
- NathanTu veux aussi un croissant ?Do you also want a croissant?
- EmmaOui, moi aussi j'ai très faim !Yes, I am very hungry too!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, moi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
