toi et moi
The English phrase "you and me" is translated into French as toi et moi.
The phrase is used to refer to the speaker and one other person.
Which one should you use?
While toi et moi is the standard way to say "you and me", you should use vous et moi if you are addressing more than one person or if you are using the formal vous to address a single person. In very informal, spoken French, you may sometimes hear moi et toi, though it is considered less elegant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase toi et moi uses stressed pronouns (disjunctive pronouns). This is required when the pronouns are used as part of a subject or following a preposition such as entre.
Did you know?
- When toi et moi is the subject of a sentence, the verb is conjugated in the first person plural, as if the speaker had said nous meaning 'we'.
- The word moi is a direct descendant of a Proto-Indo-European root that is also the ancestor of the English word 'me'.
- In certain regional languages of France, such as Norman or Picard, the 'me' part of the phrase changes to forms like mei or moè.
Examples in context
- C'est entre toi et moi.This is between you and me.This sentence is useful for saying that something is between toi et moi.Tatoeba #1580394 by sacredceltic, translation #1579041 by sam_m
- Ceci reste entre toi et moi.This stays between you and me.Tatoeba #1580387 by sacredceltic, translation #1579043 by sam_m
- C'est juste entre toi et moi.This is just between you and me.Tatoeba #341285 by TRANG, translation #62012 by CK
- Toi et moi, nous formons une équipe imbattable!You and me, we make an unbeatable team!
- Allons, toi et moi, explorons ce nouveau restaurant!Come on, you and me, let's explore this new restaurant!
- Viens, partir en vacances, c'est mieux pour nous deux.Come on, going on vacation is better for the two of us.
- Je suis reconnaissant de t'avoir dans ma vie, nous deux, pour toujours.I'm grateful to have you in my life, the two of us, forever.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are planning a trip together.
- NathanOn part quand, toi et moi ?When are we leaving, you and me?
- EmmaJe pense que nous partons lundi.I think we are leaving on Monday.
- NathanC'est parfait pour toi et moi.That is perfect for you and me.
- EmmaOui, on va bien s'amuser !Yes, we are going to have a great time!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries et, moi, toi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
