envoie-moi de l'argent
The English phrase 'send me money' is translated into French as envoie-moi de l'argent.
This phrase is used to request that someone transfer funds to the speaker.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase de l'argent functions like the English 'some money' by using a partitive article to indicate an indefinite quantity. When using the informal form envoie-moi de l'argent, the verb is in the informal imperative mood.
Did you know?
- The word argent means both 'money' and 'silver'. In French, the concept of currency is linguistically tied to the precious metal used to mint coins.
- French has a specific expression être sans le sou, which literally means 'to be without the penny', to describe being completely broke.
- If you were to ask a stranger for money, using envoie-moi would be considered extremely rude because it uses the 'tu' form.
Examples in context
- Pouvez-vous m'envoyer de l'argent, s'il vous plaît?Can you send me some money, please?
- Serait-il possible de m'envoyer de l'argent?Would it be possible to send me some money?
- Est-ce que tu peux m'envoyer de l'argent?Can you send me some money?
- Tu pourrais m'envoyer du fric?Could you send me some cash?
- Pourriez-vous m'envoyer 100 euros, s'il vous plaît?Could you send me 100 euros, please?
- Envoie-moi de l'argent par virement.Send me money by bank transfer.
- S'il te plaît, envoie-moi de l'argent rapidement.Please, send me money quickly.
- Envoie-moi de l'argent pour mes vacances.Send me money for my holidays.
Example conversation
Chloé is calling Lucas to ask for help with an unexpected bill.
- ChloéLucas, envoie-moi de l'argent pour payer cette facture.Lucas, send me money to pay this bill.
- LucasJe peux t'aider, Chloé, mais pas tout de suite.I can help you, Chloé, but not right now.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu peux me l'envoyer demain ?Can you send it to me tomorrow?
- LucasD'accord, je ferai le virement demain matin.Okay, I will make the transfer tomorrow morning.
