Dis-lui (en. Tell him)

/di lɥi/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Instructions to say something to a person of masculine gender.

Tell him to call me back when he can.

Dis-lui de me rappeler quand il pourra.

Used to ask someone to convey a message.

Can you tell him that I am on my way?

Peux-tu dis-lui que je suis en route ?

Used in a friendly context to mention a conversation.

Tell him that I've thought of him this week.

Dis-lui que j'ai pensé à lui cette semaine.

Formed from the verb 'dire' and the pronoun 'lui'.

say hello to him

To send a greeting to someone.

dis-lui bonjour

tell him that I'm coming

To inform someone of your imminent arrival.

dis-lui que j'arrive

tell him not to worry

To reassure a person by conveying a message to them.

dis-lui de ne pas s'inquiéter

to say

To form a verbal message.

dire

him

Pronoun of the third person, masculine.

lui

message

Content of information conveyed verbally or in writing.

message

Spread the word.

When you see Pierre, tell him, spread the word.

Quand tu vois Pierre, dis-lui, fais passer le mot.

Let him know.

If you run into him, tell him that I'm doing well.

Si tu le croises, dis-lui que ça va.