French Phrase
Oui, je mets mon pyjama.
Meaning
The speaker is confirming something—usually a question about bedtime or getting ready—and says they are putting on their pajamas. It’s a simple, everyday statement used in informal conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re answering a question about whether you’re getting ready for bed, when you’re describing your nightly routine, or when you want to affirm that you’re about to change into sleepwear.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oui,jemetsmonpyjama.
Oui
The standard word for “yes” in French, used to affirm a statement or answer a question.
je
First‑person singular subject pronoun; always placed before the verb.
mets (mettre)
Present‑tense form of the verb *mettre* (to put on). Conjugates as je mets, tu mets, il/elle met, nous mettons, vous mettez, ils/elles mettent.
mon
Possessive adjective meaning “my” for masculine singular nouns.
pyjama
A masculine noun borrowed from English; the article is *le* (le pyjama).
🗨In Conversation
Tu vas te coucher bientôt ?
Are you going to bed soon?
Oui, je mets mon pyjama.
Yes, I’m putting on my pajamas.
✕Common Mistakes
Oui, je porte mon pyjama.
Use *mets* (mettre) for the action of putting on pajamas, not *porte* which means ‘to wear’.
Oui, je mets ma pyjama.
Pyjama is masculine, so the possessive must be *mon*, not *ma*.
Oui, je met mon pyjama.
The verb must be conjugated to *mets* for the first‑person singular.
↔Alternatives
Oui, je porte mon pyjama.
Yes, I’m wearing my pajamas.
Oui, je mets mon costume de nuit.
Yes, I’m putting on my nightclothes.
Oui, je me glisse dans mon pyjama.
Yes, I’m slipping into my pajamas.
Cultural Tip
In France, *pyjama* is the most common word for sleepwear, though older generations might also use *grand pyjama* (literally “big pajamas”). The verb *mettre* is used for clothing items you actively put on (e.g., a coat, shoes, pajamas), whereas *porter* describes something you are already wearing. When talking about bedtime routines, French speakers often mention *se brosser les dents* (brush teeth) and *lire un livre* (read a book) before saying *je mets mon pyjama*.