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French Phrase

Mets aussi tes initiales sur ces sections.

/mɛ‿t‿o.si te.z‿i.ni.sjal syʁ sɛ sek.sjɔ̃/
Meaning"Also put your initials on these sections."
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Meaning

The sentence is a polite command asking someone to also write their initials on the indicated sections of a document or form. It combines the imperative verb with an adverb and possessive adjective.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are reviewing a paper, contract, or questionnaire and need the other person to sign or initial specific parts, especially in a classroom, office, or administrative setting.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Metsaussitesinitialessurcessections

1

Imperative of mettre

Use 'mets' (2nd person singular) for commands; the verb drops the final -re and adds -s.

2

Adverb placement

'aussi' (also) is placed directly after the verb in the imperative.

3

Possessive adjective

'tes' is the plural possessive for 'your' when the noun is plural (initiales).

4

Preposition 'sur'

'sur' means 'on' and introduces the location where the action takes place.

5

Demonstrative adjective

'ces' points to specific plural nouns that are close to the speaker.

🗨In Conversation

A

Mets aussi tes initiales sur ces sections.

Also put your initials on these sections.

D'accord, je le fais tout de suite.

Okay, I’ll do it right away.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Met aussi tes initiales sur ces sections.

    The correct imperative form is 'mets' with an 's' for 'tu'.

  • Mets aussi ton initiales sur ces sections.

    Use the plural possessive 'tes' because 'initiales' is plural.

  • Aussi mets tes initiales sur ces sections.

    In the imperative, the adverb 'aussi' should follow the verb, not precede it.

↔Alternatives

  • Écris aussi tes initiales sur ces parties.

    Also write your initials on these parts.

  • N'oublie pas de signer ces sections.

    Don’t forget to sign these sections.

  • Appose tes initiales sur ces sections, s'il te plaît.

    Please affix your initials to these sections.

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Cultural Tip

In French administrative and academic contexts, it is common to ask for initials on each page or section to confirm that the reader has reviewed the content. The imperative form is polite yet direct; adding "s'il te plaît" can soften the request if you need extra courtesy.