How do you say "Yes, I remember you." in French?

"Yes, I remember you." in French is "Oui, je me souviens de vous.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Yes, I remember you.’ in French

Q: What does "Oui, je me souviens de vous." mean in English?

"Oui, je me souviens de vous." means "Yes, I remember you." in English. Usage tip: [Se souvenir] uses [de], so French says [je me souviens de vous], not a direct object like English [I remember you]. Here [vous] keeps the tone polite, which fits networking well.

Oui, je me souviens de vous.

wee zhuh muh soo-vee-ehn duh voo

[wee zhuh muh soo-vee-ehn duh voo]

💬 Usage Tip: [Se souvenir] uses [de], so French says [je me souviens de vous], not a direct object like English [I remember you]. Here [vous] keeps the tone polite, which fits networking well.

🇫🇷 In France: This is warm and useful if you genuinely do remember the person. In a professional follow-up, it lands better than overdoing enthusiasm.

Phrase Breakdown

Oui

[wee]

Yes

An affirmative response.

Example

Oui, je viendrai demain.

Yes, I will come tomorrow.

[zhuh]

The first person singular subject pronoun.

Example

Je vais au marché.

I am going to the market.

Me souviens

muh soo-vee-ehn

Words in this phrase

[muh]

Remember

Indicates recalling or retaining a memory.

Example

Je 'me souviens' de notre rencontre.

I 'remember' our meeting.

souviens

[soo-vee-ehn]

Remember

To have in or be able to bring to one's mind.

Example

Il 'souviens' notre première conversation.

He 'remembers' our first conversation.

De vous

duh voo

Words in this phrase

[duh]

Used to indicate possession or relation.

Example

J'ai besoin 'de' conseils.

I need 'of' advice.

vous

[voo]

you

Second person singular or plural pronoun after a preposition.

Example

Je compte sur 'vous'.

I rely on 'you'.

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