How do you say "help me" in French?

Aide-moi

Phrase Noun

In French, "help me" is Aide-moi.

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Pronunciation

Say ed-MWAH, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft w glide in the middle.

Grammar notes

Aide-moi is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

help me

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How to remember Aide-moi

Aide reuses the same root from can you help me, shortened here into an urgent one-word plea.

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Questions about Aide-moi

How do you pronounce Aide-moi?

Say ed-MWAH, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a soft w glide in the middle.

Is Aide-moi formal or casual?

Aide-moi is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Aide-moi used in French?

Aide-moi is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (help me).

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