gifle-moi
The English phrase 'slap me' is translated into French as gifle-moi.
Note that gifle-moi refers specifically to a slap with an open hand, while the term frappe-moi would be used for the more general command to 'hit me'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form gifle-moi uses the imperative mood to express a command. It includes the direct object pronoun moi attached to the verb with a hyphen. If you are addressing more than one person or using the formal 'vous' form, the command changes to giflez-moi.
Did you know?
- In certain French slang contexts, prendre une gifle can refer to the overwhelming effect of a very strong alcoholic drink.
- If someone says je lui ai mis une gifle, they are using the verb mettre meaning 'to put' to describe the act of slapping.
- French has a specific term giflette, a diminutive of gifle, which refers to a light or playful slap rather than a violent one.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous me donner une gifle ? J'ai perdu un pari avec mon ami.Excuse me, could you slap me? I lost a bet with my friend.
- File-moi une baffe si tu penses que je plaisante !Give me a slap if you think I'm joking!
- Giflez-moi si je dis une bêtise.Slap me if I say something stupid.
- Gifle-moi pour me réveiller !Slap me to wake me up!
Example conversation
Nathan is daydreaming and needs to focus.
- NathanJe n'arrive pas à me concentrer, Léa.I can't seem to focus, Léa.
- LéaTu es encore en train de rêver.You are daydreaming again.
- NathanGifle-moi pour me ramener à la réalité !Slap me to bring me back to reality!
- LéaNon, je ne vais pas faire ça.No, I am not going to do that.
