Dis-m'en plus
The English phrase "tell me more" is translated into French as Dis-m'en plus.
This phrase is used as a request for a speaker to provide further details or additional information about a topic.
What does it mean word for word?
Dis-m'en plus is a contraction of Dis-moi en plus, where en acts as a pronoun meaning "of it" or "about it".
Which one should you use?
While Dis-m'en plus is a command to provide more information, the phrase Raconte-moi (meaning "Tell me" or "Narrate to me") is more commonly used when asking someone to tell a story or a sequence of events.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form Dis-m'en plus uses the tu-form (informal) and should only be used with friends, family or peers. When speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people, use Dites-m'en plus or the more formal Pourriez-vous m'en dire plus ?
Did you know?
- French has a unique way of expressing 'no more' using plus, but the meaning changes based on whether the final 's' is pronounced. In Dis-m'en plus, the 's' is typically pronounced to indicate an addition.
- The en in Dis-m'en plus is a remnant of a system where French avoids repeating nouns. It transforms the phrase from 'tell me more' into 'tell me more of it', treating the information as a quantifiable substance.
- In a professional setting, starting a request with Pourriez-vous (Could you) is not just about politeness but is a social requirement. Using the direct Dites-m'en plus to a boss can be perceived as an aggressive demand.
Examples in context
- Dis-m'en plus sur ça.Tell me more about this.This sentence shows how to use Dis-m'en plus to ask for more information about a specific subject.Tatoeba #7063975 by Aiji, translation #3200031 by CK
- « J'ai besoin de ton aide, Ganon. » « Quoi ? Mon aide ? Dis-m'en plus. » « Et bien, c'est une longue histoire. Voici ce qu'il s'est passé… »"I need your help, Ganon." "What? My help? Tell me more." "Well, it's a long story. Here's what happened…"This dialogue demonstrates a request for more information using Dis-m'en plus during a conversation.Tatoeba #13325764 by genes1s, translation #12038876 by Ooneykcall
- Dis-m'en plus sur ton nouveau voyage.Tell me more about your new trip.
Example conversation
Gabriel is telling Manon about a new job opportunity.
- ManonTu as dit que tu avais une offre ?You said you had an offer?
- GabrielOui, c'est un poste de directeur.Yes, it is a director position.
- ManonDis-m'en plus, Gabriel !Tell me more, Gabriel!
- GabrielC'est dans une entreprise à Lyon.It is in a company in Lyon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
