me rappelle toi
The phrase "reminds me of you" in French is translated as me rappelle toi.
This phrase is used to express that something makes a person think of someone else.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Ça me fait penser à toi to mean "reminds me of you".
Did you know?
- The word rappelle in the phrase is a 'false friend' for many English speakers. In French, rappeler can also mean 'to call back' on the telephone, which might lead to confusion in a conversation.
- The word rappeler literally translates to 'calling back' because it combines the prefix re- meaning 'again' and appeler meaning 'to call'.
- In some northern French dialects, an older form mi was used as an indirect object instead of me, reflecting a direct line from the Latin word mihi.
Examples in context
- Ça me fait penser à toi, avec ton sens de l'humour si unique.It reminds me of you, with your so unique sense of humor.
Example conversation
Chloé is showing Hugo a painting in a gallery.
- ChloéRegarde ce tableau, il me rappelle toi.Look at this painting, it reminds me of you.
- HugoAh bon ? Pourquoi ça ?Really? Why is that?
- ChloéLes couleurs sont joyeuses, comme toi.The colors are cheerful, like you.
- HugoC'est très gentil, merci Chloé.That is very kind, thank you Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, toi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
