M'est (en. Is me)

/mɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates that something belongs to or is relevant for the speaker.
For me, what is precious to me is friendship.
Pour moi, ce qui m'est précieux, c'est l'amitié.
Expresses a personal opinion or feeling.
It is my opinion that we should go there.
M'est avis que nous devrions y aller.
Used in constructions that express a sum of experience or feeling.
I don’t care if you come or not.
Ça m'est égal si tu viens ou non.

Etymology

Contracted form of 'me' and 'est' derived from the verb 'être'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it makes no difference to me
It makes no difference to me.
m'est égal
I am owed this
I am entitled to receive this.
m'est dû
it appeared to me
I realized that...
m'est apparu
something happened to me
Something happened to me.
m'est arrivé

Related Words

me
First person singular personal pronoun.
me
is
Third person singular form of the verb to be.
est

Slang Meanings

It doesn't mean anything to me.
I'm not motivated to go there.
M'est pas motivé pour y aller.
Deep down, it doesn't affect me.
For me, it’s the same.
Pour moi, m'est le même.