French Phrase
Appelle‑moi au 555‑5678.
Meaning
This is an informal way to tell someone to call you at the phone number 555‑5678. The speaker uses the familiar imperative form of the verb *appeler* and the object pronoun *moi* to indicate who should be called.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are speaking with friends, family, or anyone you address with *tu*. It is perfect for handing out your number in a casual conversation, a text, or a voice message.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Appelle‑moiau555‑5678
Imperative (tu) + object pronoun
The verb *appeler* in the familiar imperative drops the final *s* (appelle) and the object pronoun *moi* is attached with a hyphen.
Preposition contraction
*à* + *le* contracts to *au* before masculine singular nouns or numbers.
Phone number format
In French, numbers are usually spoken in pairs; when writing, hyphens separate the groups.
🗨In Conversation
Appelle‑moi au 555‑5678.
Call me at 555‑5678.
D’accord, je t’appelle tout de suite.
Okay, I’ll call you right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Appelle‑moi à 555‑5678.
The preposition *à* must contract with the definite article *le* to become *au* before a masculine singular noun or number.
Appelle‑moi le 555‑5678.
The article *le* is unnecessary; the number itself acts as the object of the preposition.
Appelle‑moi le téléphone 555‑5678.
While understandable, native speakers usually omit *le téléphone* and go straight to the number.
Appelle‑moi au cinq‑cinq‑cinq‑six‑sept‑huit.
When spelling out the number in speech, you should separate the digits in pairs: *cinq‑cinq‑cinq‑six‑sept‑huit*.
↔Alternatives
Contacte‑moi au 555‑5678.
Contact me at 555‑5678.
Tu peux me joindre au 555‑5678.
You can reach me at 555‑5678.
Donne‑moi un coup de fil au 555‑5678.
Give me a call at 555‑5678.
Cultural Tip
In French, phone numbers are usually spoken in pairs (e.g., *cinq‑cinq‑cinq‑six‑sept‑huit*). When the number follows a preposition, you must use the contracted form *au* (à + le). The informal imperative *appelle‑moi* is only appropriate with people you address with *tu*; with strangers or in professional settings you would say *appelez‑moi* or *vous pouvez m’appeler*.