M'offrir (en. Offer me)

/m‿ɔfʁiʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To give to oneself as a gift or voluntarily something positive.
I am going to treat myself to a relaxing weekend.
Je vais m'offrir un weekend de détente.
To propose or give something to someone, using the reflexive form.
I am treating myself to a meal at the restaurant tonight.
Je m'offre un repas au restaurant ce soir.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'offrir' which means to give something to someone, combined with 'me' to indicate the beneficiary of the action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to treat oneself to a luxury
To allow oneself a special treatment or a significant expense.
s'offrir un luxe
to give oneself a break
To take a moment of rest for oneself.
s'offrir une pause
to treat oneself to a gift
To give oneself a present.
s'offrir un cadeau

Related Words

offrir
To give something to someone.
offrir
gift
An object given to someone with no expectation of return.
cadeau
luxury
Condition of comfortable and extravagant living.
luxe

Slang Meanings

To indulge oneself
I am going to treat myself to a movie tonight.
Je vais m'offrir un ciné ce soir.
To pamper oneself
After this week of work, I am going to treat myself to a spa.
Après cette semaine de travail, je vais m'offrir un spa.