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"I miss my family" in French: ma famille me manque
ma famille me manque
I miss my family in French is ma famille me manque — literally my family is lacking to me. French reverses English: the missed thing is the subject.
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How to pronounce ma famille me manque
Say it
mah fah-MEE muh MAHNK
/ma fa.mij mə mɑ̃k/
Ma famille: mah fah-MEE. Me manque: muh MAHNK. Soft final e.
"I miss my family" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ma famille me manque | I miss my family Default. | Default. |
| ma famille me manque beaucoup | I miss my family a lot Stronger. | Stronger. |
| tu me manques | I miss you Same structure, person. | Same structure, person. |
| ils me manquent | I miss them Plural people. | Plural people. |
How to use ma famille me manque in real life
- 1Abroad call
Ce soir ma famille me manque.
Tonight I miss my family.
Full phrase.
- 2Holiday alone
À Noël, ma famille me manque vraiment.
At Christmas I really miss my family.
Intensifier.
- 3Dorm room chat
Depuis la rentrée ma famille me manque.
Since term started I miss my family.
Timing.
Mistakes English speakers make with ma famille me manque
Incorrect: Je manque ma famille.
Correct: Ma famille me manque.
French reverses: ma famille me manque.
Incorrect: Ma famille me miss.
Correct: Ma famille me manque.
Use manque, not English miss.
Good to know
Manquer à quelqu'un confuses learners because the grammar flips. Practice tu me manques = I miss you. Homesickness chats often pair ma famille me manque with food memories.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Student far from home
ChatPal
Tu as l'air triste.
You look sad.
You
Oui… ma famille me manque.
Yes… I miss my family.
ChatPal
Je comprends. Ma famille me manque aussi certains soirs.
I understand. I miss my family some evenings too.
You
On appelle ensemble ?
Shall we call together?
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FAQ
Common questions about "I miss my family" in French
How do you say I miss my family in French?
Ma famille me manque.
Why is the order reversed?
The missed person/thing is the subject of manquer.
How do you say I miss you?
Tu me manques.
How do you pronounce manque?
MAHNK.
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