French Phrase
Oui, c'est moi.
Meaning
A short, confident way to confirm that you are the person being asked about. It translates to “Yes, it’s me.” and is often used when answering the door, the phone, or a question like “Who’s there?”.
When to use
Use this phrase whenever you need to identify yourself in a conversation, especially in informal or neutral settings. It works well on the phone, at the door, or when someone asks “Qui est‑ce ? / Who is it?”.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ouic'estmoi
Oui
The standard word for “yes” in French. It can stand alone or precede a clause to add emphasis.
c'est
A contraction of *ce* (this/that) + *est* (is). Used for identification, definition, or description.
moi
The stressed pronoun “me/I”. It follows *c'est* to point to the speaker specifically.
🗨In Conversation
Qui est à la porte ?
Who’s at the door?
Oui, c'est moi.
Yes, it’s me.
✕Common Mistakes
Je suis moi.
The verb *être* with a stressed pronoun is not used for identification; use *c’est moi* instead.
Oui, c’est moi ?
Adding a question intonation turns the statement into a question; the phrase is meant as a confident answer.
C’est moi, oui.
The order is fixed; *Oui* must come before the clause if you want to affirm it.
↔Alternatives
C’est moi.
It’s me.
Je suis là.
I’m here.
C’est bien moi.
It’s really me.
Cultural Tip
In French, *c’est* is the go‑to verb for identification, even when the subject is a person. Using *je suis* sounds more formal or descriptive (e.g., *Je suis Pierre*). Adding *Oui* before *c’est moi* adds a clear affirmation, which is common when answering a knock on the door or a phone call. Remember that the stressed pronoun *moi* is required after *c’est*; *c’est je* is never used.