M’as (en. Me)

/mɑ ɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates that someone has taken possession of something that belongs to the speaker.
You took my notebook without asking.
Tu m’as pris mon carnet sans demander.
Used to express that someone had an emotional impact on the speaker.
You really touched me with your kindness.
Tu m’as vraiment touché avec ta gentillesse.
Used in contexts of surprise or disbelief.
No, you lied to me, didn’t you?
Non, tu m’as menti, n’est-ce pas ?

Etymology

Contracted form of 'me' and 'as' from the verb 'to have'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you let me down
indicates that a person has withdrawn or abandoned someone else.
m’as laissé tomber
you made me laugh
means that someone has aroused laughter in the speaker.
m’as fait rire
you scared me
indicates that someone has caused fear or anxiety.
m’as fait peur

Related Words

me
pronoun used to designate the speaker.
me
as
form of the verb 'to have' in the second person singular.
as
to have
verb meaning 'to possess' or 'to receive'.
avoir

Slang Meanings

Indicates that someone has succeeded in obtaining something.
Are you sure you got me with that fake bill?
T'es sûr que tu m’as eu avec ce faux billet ?
Used to express that someone has been abused or manipulated.
He totally got me; I believed his lies!
Il m’a totalement m’as, je croyais à ses mensonges !