Moi (en. Me)

/mwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
pronoun
Reflexive form representing the first person.
It’s me who won.
C'est moi qui ai gagné.
Used to emphasize oneself.
I, I prefer chocolate.
Moi, je préfère le chocolat.
Used in sentences where one specifically designates themselves.
Me and my friends are going to the cinema.
Moi et mes amis allons au cinéma.

Etymology

From Latin 'me', accusative of 'ego'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It's me!
Used to claim an action or a success.
C'est moi !
For me
Indicates a personal opinion.
Pour moi
Me too
Means that one shares a feeling or an opinion.
Moi aussi
Me first
Expresses the priority given to oneself.
Moi d'abord

Related Words

I
Personal pronoun of the first person singular.
je
myself
Emphasis on oneself.
moi-même
we
Personal pronoun of the first person plural.
nous

Slang Meanings

Me, often used informally.
If you want to come, it's me who drives.
Si tu veux venir, c'est moi qui conduis.
A term to refer to oneself lightly.
Me, I'm always here to party.
Moi, je suis toujours là pour faire la fête.