ramène-moi
The phrase "take me back" in French is expressed as ramène-moi.
This phrase is a request for someone to drive or escort the speaker back to their starting point or home.
Which one should you use?
ramène-moi is used specifically when you are asking someone to return a person (yourself), whereas rapporte-moi would be used if you were asking someone to return an object.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You should use ramenez-moi instead when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people to be polite or formal.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative form used for a command or request, the object pronoun moi (me) is attached to the verb with a hyphen.
Did you know?
- While ramène-moi asks for a ride, the phrase ramener sa fraise can also mean to butt into a conversation where one is not welcome.
- French has a distinct difference between ramener and rapporter based on whether the object is 'animated'. Using rapporte-moi for a person is so jarring it can imply the person is an inanimate object or a prisoner.
- If you use ramène-moi to ask for a ride in a car, you are technically asking someone to 'bring me back' rather than 'take me back'.
Examples in context
- Ramène-moi à la maison, s'il te plaît.Take me back home, please.
- Je suis fatiguée, ramène-moi à l'hôtel.I am tired, take me back to the hotel.
- Il est tard, ramène-moi vite.It is late, take me back quickly.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are finishing a late dinner at a restaurant.
- GabrielLéa, tu veux rentrer ?Léa, do you want to go home?
- LéaOui, ramène-moi chez moi, s'il te plaît.Yes, take me back home, please.
- GabrielD'accord, je prends la voiture.Okay, I'll take the car.
- LéaMerci beaucoup, Gabriel.Thank you very much, Gabriel.
