French Phrase
Moi aussi, je mets la table.
Meaning
Literally, “I also set the table.” It expresses that the speaker is doing the same task as someone else – arranging plates, glasses, cutlery, etc., before a meal.
When to use
Use this sentence right after another person mentions they are setting the table, or when you want to volunteer to help with the same chore. It’s a friendly way to show solidarity in household tasks.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Moiaussi,jemetslatable.
Moi
Pronoun meaning 'me' or 'I' used for emphasis; placed before the adverb to stress the subject.
aussi
Adverb meaning 'also' or 'too', placed after the emphasized pronoun.
je mets
Present tense of the verb *mettre* (to put/set). The first‑person singular form is *mets* (note the silent *s*).
la table
Definite article *la* + noun *table* (the table). In this context it means 'the dining table' as a set‑up object.
🗨In Conversation
Je mets la table.
I’m setting the table.
Moi aussi, je mets la table.
Me too, I’m setting the table.
✕Common Mistakes
Moi aussi, je met la table.
Third‑person singular of *mettre*; the correct first‑person form is *mets*.
Moi aussi, je mets la tables.
The noun *table* is singular; do not add an *s* unless you mean multiple tables.
↔Alternatives
Je mets aussi la table.
I also set the table.
Je prépare la table aussi.
I’m also preparing the table.
Je dresse la table également.
I’m also laying the table.
Cultural Tip
In French families, setting the table (*mettre la table*) is often a shared, informal duty. Saying *Moi aussi, je mets la table* shows cooperation and politeness. Avoid using overly formal language in casual home settings; this phrase fits everyday conversation.