moi
/mwa/
The English pronoun 'me' is translated into French as moi.
moi is the object form of the first person singular pronoun used to refer to the speaker.
Which one should you use?
Use moi when the pronoun is used alone or for emphasis, such as in the phrase Qui ? Moi ? (Who? Me?).
How does it change in a sentence?
In standard French, the unstressed pronoun me is placed before the verb, whereas moi is used for emphasis or when the pronoun stands alone.
How do you pronounce it?
/mwa/
Did you know?
- In French, moi is used to say 'I' when the word stands alone, such as when volunteering for a task by shouting Moi !
- While standard French uses moi, regional variations still exist across France, such as mei in Norman and moè in Picard.
- French speakers use the phrase Moi non plus to mean 'me neither', which differs from the positive agreement Moi aussi.
Examples in context
- Qui ? Moi ?Who? Me?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of moi when the pronoun stands alone.Tatoeba #4477727 by mouche, translation #4477708 by maaster
- Viens à moi !Come to me!This sentence shows how to use moi as an object.Tatoeba #10286709 by Julien_PDC, translation #7255286 by Sifaks
- Même pas moi !Not even me!This sentence demonstrates using moi for emphasis.Tatoeba #1152579 by sacredceltic, translation #1356997 by sacredceltic
- Moi , je suis étudiant.I am a student.
- Moi , je suis le chef !I am the boss!
- Moi , je préfère le chocolat.Me, I prefer chocolate.
- Moi , je suis heureux.Me, I am happy.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about a forgotten gift.
- LéaTu as pensé à moi ?Did you think of me?
- GabrielOui, j'ai un cadeau pour toi.Yes, I have a gift for you.
- LéaC'est pour moi ?Is it for me?
- GabrielOui, c'est pour toi, Léa.Yes, it is for you, Léa.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry moi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
