écrivez-moi
The English phrase "write me" is translated into French as écrivez-moi.
A request for someone to send a written message or letter to the speaker.
Which one should you use?
écrivez-moi is used when addressing a person formally or a group of people, whereas écris-moi is used for a single person you know well.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal singular form is écris-moi. In the negative imperative, the pronoun moves before the verb: ne m'écrivez pas.
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone to 'text me' specifically, you would use the verb texter in Canada or envoyer un SMS in France rather than écrivez-moi.
- In a formal letter, you would rarely use écrivez-moi and instead use the phrase Je vous prie de bien vouloir m'écrire, which literally asks the person to 'be so kind as to write to me'.
- The verb écrire comes from the Latin scribere, which is also the root of English words like 'scribe' and 'scribble'.
Examples in context
- Si vous voyez ce message, écrivez-moi.If you see this message, write me.This sentence shows how to use écrivez-moi in a conditional context.Tatoeba #2027403 by Amastan, translation #4472003 by AlanF_US
- Écrivez-moi si vous avez besoin d'aide.Write me if you need help.This sentence uses écrivez-moi to offer assistance.Tatoeba #6481801 by GB3, translation #6480686 by CK
- Écrivez-moi !Write me.This sentence is a direct imperative using écrivez-moi.Tatoeba #1996217 by sacredceltic, translation #1954284 by CK
- Je t'envoie tous les détails par e-mail, donc dès que tu as les informations, écris-moi.I'll send you all the details by email, so as soon as you have the information, write me.
- Si tu as des questions sur le projet, n'hésite pas à m'envoyer un message.If you have any questions about the project, feel free to send me a message.
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are saying goodbye at the airport.
- LéaBon voyage, Hugo ! Écrivez-moi quand vous arrivez.Have a good trip, Hugo! Write me when you arrive.
- HugoJe le ferai, promis.I will, I promise.
- LéaEt écrivez-moi aussi pour me raconter vos vacances.And write me too to tell me about your vacation.
- HugoD'accord, je t'écrirai très vite.Okay, I will write you very soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.