manquer

Sally H.B1Kwiziq community member

manquer

How do I say, "I miss you"? Je te manque, OR, Tu me manques?

Asked 6 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Sally, the constructions with the verb "manquer" are always a source of confusion because they are the other way around in French as in English.

English: I miss you. -- "I" is the subject and "you" is the direct object.
French: Tu me manques. -- "Tu" is the subject and "me" is the indirect object. (You are lacking from me).

Say it a hundred times and use it frequently. After a while it starts to sink in.

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

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Sally H.B1Kwiziq community member

Merci!

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How do I say, "I miss you"? Je te manque, OR, Tu me manques?

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