moi aussi
The English phrase "same here" can be translated into French as moi aussi.
The phrase is used to indicate that you are in the same situation.
Meaning: I am in the same situation (phrase)
Which one should you use?
Use moi non plus instead of moi aussi to agree with a negative statement. Additionally, Pareil is an informal term meaning "same" or "ditto" and Idem is an informal word used to mean "the same" or "likewise."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase moi aussi can be changed to toi aussi to mean "you too". The pronoun in moi aussi changes to lui aussi or elle aussi to mean "him too" or "her too".
Did you know?
- The French word aussi is believed to be a 'calque' of the Frankish word allswā. This means the French phrase was likely modeled directly after the structure of an ancient Germanic language.
- The word idem is borrowed directly from Latin and is used in French as a shorthand for 'ditto' in both writing and casual speech.
- If you want to say 'same here' in a formal written way, you might use the adverbial form de même instead of the pronoun-based moi aussi.
Examples in context
- Moi de même, c'est un plaisir.Same here, it's a pleasure.
- Oh, pareil! Je suis accro.Same here! I'm addicted.
- Oh, idem! J'ai apprécié chaque seconde.Oh, same here! I enjoyed every second.
- J'aime le chocolat. Moi aussi.I like chocolate. Me too.
- Moi aussi, j'adore le chocolat.Me too, I love chocolate.
- Elle veut partir, et moi aussi.She wants to leave, and me too.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing their hunger at lunch.
- EmmaJ'ai vraiment faim, Lucas.I am really hungry, Lucas.
- LucasMoi aussi, on mange maintenant ?Same here, shall we eat now?
- EmmaOui, je connais un bon café.Yes, I know a good cafe.
- LucasC'est une excellente idée.That is an excellent idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, moi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
