How do you say "Told me" in French?

"Told me" in French is "Me prévenir". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Told me’ in French

Q: What does "Me prévenir" mean in English?

"Me prévenir" means "Told me" in English. Usage tip: With verbs like [prévenir], short object words usually come before the verb: [me prévenir] = "warn me / tell me beforehand." You'll see the same order in [me dire], [me prévenir], [vous informer].

Me prévenir

muh pray-vuh-neer

[muh pray-vuh-neer]

💬 Usage Tip: With verbs like [prévenir], short object words usually come before the verb: [me prévenir] = "warn me / tell me beforehand." You'll see the same order in [me dire], [me prévenir], [vous informer].

Phrase Breakdown

[muh]

Refers to oneself.

Example

Tu peux me dire.

You can tell me.

prévenir

[pray-vuh-neer]

to warn

To inform someone in advance about something.

Example

Il faut me prévenir à l'avance.

You must warn me in advance.

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