moi-même

myself

The word 'myself' is translated to French as 'moi-même'. It is used in the same contexts as in English, typically to emphasize that the speaker is performing the action themselves, or to refer back to the speaker. For example, 'I did it myself' would translate to 'Je l'ai fait moi-même'.

pronoun

Example sentences using: moi-même

Je vais faire cela par moi-même.

I'm going to do this by myself.

In this sentence, 'moi-même' is used to emphasize the subject, implying that the speaker will personally undertake the action.

C'est une décision que j'ai prise moi-même.

It's a decision that I made myself.

Here, 'moi-même' is used to highlight personal responsibility, indicating that the speaker took the action of making the decision.

Je pense qu'il est important d'être vrai envers moi-même.

I think it's important to be true to myself.

'Moi-même' is used in this sentence to emphasize the idea of integrity, suggesting the speaker values personal honesty.

J'en ai fait une copie pour moi-même.

I made a copy for myself.

In this example, 'moi-même' is used to indicate that the speaker personally made a copy for their own use.

J'écris ces lettres moi-même.

I write these letters myself.

Here, 'moi-même' signifies personal involvement in the action of writing the letters.

Je dois me rappeler de penser par moi-même.

I need to remind myself to think for myself.

In this sentence, 'moi-même' is used to stress the concept of personal independence in thinking.

Je dois m'imposer de rester moi-même malgré tout.

I must force myself to stay myself despite everything.

This sentence uses 'moi-même' to emphasize the speaker's determination to remain true to their identity.

Je vais résoudre le problème moi-même.

I'm going to solve the problem myself.

'Moi-même' is used in this context to emphasize that the speaker will personally take the initiative to resolve the issue.

J'ai construit cette maison moi-même.

I built this house myself.

In this statement, 'moi-même' is used to show the speaker's personal involvement in the construction of the house.

Je suis aussi surpris que toi, je l'ai trouvé hier moi-même.

I am as surprised as you, I found it myself yesterday.

'Moi-même' characterizes personal discovery, showing that the speaker found something on their own.