envoie-moi ton numéro de WhatsApp
The English phrase "send me your whatsapp number" is expressed in French as envoie-moi ton numéro de WhatsApp.
This phrase is used when requesting the phone number associated with someone's WhatsApp account.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase envoie-moi is composed of the imperative of envoyer (to send) and the indirect object pronoun moi (me).
Which one should you use?
The phrase ton numéro is the informal way to say "your number", whereas votre numéro is the formal or plural way to say it. In very casual conversation, speakers often shorten the request to Donne-moi ton WhatsApp, omitting the word numéro.
Did you know?
- In very casual digital slang, French speakers might replace envoie-moi with balance-moi, which literally means 'tip it over to me'.
- While 'numéro' is the standard term, many French speakers colloquially use 'ton 06' (your zero-six) to refer to a mobile number, as most French mobile numbers begin with the prefix 06.
- In France, people often use the word WhatsApp as a verb, such as WhatsApp-moi, meaning 'send me a WhatsApp message'.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are meeting for the first time at a party.
- ChloéC'était sympa de te rencontrer, Lucas.It was nice meeting you, Lucas.
- LucasMoi aussi, Chloé. On reste en contact ?Me too, Chloé. Shall we stay in touch?
- ChloéOui, envoie-moi ton numéro de WhatsApp.Yes, send me your WhatsApp number.
- LucasÇa marche, je te l'envoie tout de suite.Works for me, I'll send it to you right away.
