rappelle-moi plus tard
The phrase "remind me later" in French is rappelle-moi plus tard.
In the specific context of a telephone call, it is often used to mean "call me back later".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb rappelle (remind), the object pronoun moi (me) and the adverbial phrase plus tard (later).
Which one should you use?
While rappelle-moi literally means "remind me", it is frequently used to mean "call me back later" during a phone conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people, you should use the formal imperative rappelez-moi plus tard instead of the informal rappelle-moi plus tard.
Did you know?
- While rappelle-moi is used for reminders, if you want someone to remind you of a specific fact you forgot, you might use rafraîchir la mémoire, which literally means 'to refresh the memory'.
- The Latin root of tard is tarde, which is the ancestor of the English word 'tardy'.
- In a professional setting, using the informal rappelle-moi instead of rappelez-moi can be seen as a sign of 'tutoiement', a social shift that indicates a new level of intimacy or hierarchy.
Examples in context
- Rappelle-moi plus tard.Remind me later.Tatoeba #521817 by lechaz, translation #1214923 by eadbannon
- Pourriez-vous me le rappeler ultérieurement, s'il vous plaît?Could you please remind me later?
- Tu peux me le rappeler plus tard, s'il te plaît?Can you remind me later, please?
- Oui, je te le rappellerai plus tardYes, I will remind you later
- D'accord, je vous rappellerai plus tardAlright, I will remind you later
- Rappelle-moi plus tard pour le rendez-vous.Remind me later about the appointment.
- S'il te plaît, rappelle-moi plus tard.Please, remind me later.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are discussing a grocery list.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu veux acheter du pain ?Do you want to buy some bread?
- GabrielJe ne sais pas, rappelle-moi plus tard.I don't know, remind me later.
- EmmaD'accord, je le ferai ce soir.Okay, I will do it tonight.
- GabrielMerci, Emma.Thanks, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plus, tard, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
