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    Donnez-moi (en. Give me)

    /dɔne mwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Imperative form of the verb to give, used to make a request.
    Please give me that book.
    Donnez-moi ce livre, s'il vous plaît.
    Used to ask for a favor or an item politely.
    Give me a moment to think.
    Donnez-moi un moment pour réfléchir.
    Used to solicit something from another person.
    Give me your phone number.
    Donnez-moi votre numéro de téléphone.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'donner' in the imperative mood, followed by 'moi' which designates the first person.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Give me a chance
    A request to allow an opportunity.
    Donnez-moi une chance
    Give me news
    A request to obtain recent information.
    Donnez-moi des nouvelles
    Give me your opinion
    A request for an opinion or advice.
    Donnez-moi votre avis

    Related Words

    give
    To provide, transmit something to someone.
    donner
    ask
    To make a request, to solicit something.
    demander
    receive
    To accept something that is given.
    recevoir

    Slang Meanings

    Gimme
    Instead of saying 'give me', one can say 'gimme'.
    Au lieu de dire 'donnez-moi', on peut dire 'gimme'.
    Chop chop
    One can use 'chop chop' to ask for something urgently.
    On peut utiliser 'chop chop' pour demander quelque chose de manière pressante.