pareil pour moi
The English phrase 'same to me' is translated into French as pareil pour moi.
pareil pour moi is used to express that you are in the same situation or feel the same way as someone else. It is commonly used when ordering food or drinks to indicate you want the same thing as the person before you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'same for me'.
Which one should you use?
While pareil pour moi is a standard way to say 'the same for me', you may encounter other forms depending on the context. Use Moi aussi to mean 'me too' or 'same here', and Idem to mean 'same here' or 'likewise'. For a more formal 'same for me', use De même pour moi.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pareil is an adjective meaning 'same' or 'similar' and does not change its form in this specific phrase.
Did you know?
- The word pareil has a surprising distant relative in the English word 'peer', as both stem from the Latin idea of being equal or even.
- While pareil pour moi is common in France, speakers in Quebec often use la même chose pour moi to express the same sentiment.
- The word pareil is used in French slang to describe something that is 'all the same' or 'no different', often as a way to express indifference.
Examples in context
- De même pour moi.Same to me or Same here.
- Moi aussi, c'était génial !Same here, it was amazing!
- C'est pareil pour moi.It is the same for me.
- C'est pareil pour moi aussi.It is the same for me too.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing their hunger.
- ManonJ'ai très faim maintenant.I am very hungry now.
- HugoPareil pour moi, Manon.Same for me, Manon.
- ManonOn va manger ensemble ?Shall we eat together?
- HugoOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries moi, pareil, pour, CC BY-SA 4.0.
