sur moi
The English phrase "on me" is translated into French as sur moi.
The phrase sur moi is used to indicate that something is physically touching or resting on the speaker's body.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sur (on/upon) and the stressed pronoun moi (me).
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Examples in context
- Tom se jeta sur moi.Tom threw himself on me.This sentence is useful for showing a physical action directed toward the speaker using sur moi.Tatoeba #6565732 by felix63, translation #6579408 by Eccles17
- Tu peux compter sur moi.You can rely on me.This sentence shows a figurative use of the phrase meaning to rely on someone.Tatoeba #5634709 by olivier, translation #275739 by CK
- Il a fixé ses yeux sur moi.He fixed his eyes on me.This sentence illustrates a figurative use regarding a person's gaze being directed sur moi.Tatoeba #10899120 by lbdx, translation #298073 by CM
- J'ai mon portefeuille sur moiI have my wallet on me
- Je tiens ces documents en ma possessionI have these documents on me
- Je porte mon sacI have my bag on me
- Tu as ton téléphone sur toi?Do you have your phone on you?
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are playing with a puppy.
- LucasRegarde, le chiot est sur moi !Look, the puppy is on me!
- LéaIl a l'air très content.He looks very happy.
- LucasIl s'est endormi sur moi.He fell asleep on me.
- LéaC'est trop mignon, Lucas.That is too cute, Lucas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries moi, sur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
