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French Phrase

Moi aussi, j'aime cuisiner.

/mwa o.si ʒɛm kɥi.zi.ne/
Meaning"I also like to cook."
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Meaning

This phrase is used to express a shared interest or hobby with someone else. 'Moi aussi' acts as an emphatic 'me too' while 'j'aime cuisiner' specifies the activity of cooking. It is a foundational sentence for building rapport in social conversations.

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When to use

Use this phrase when a conversation partner mentions they enjoy cooking and you want to indicate that you share the same passion. It is ideal for casual introductions or dinner party small talk.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Moiaussij'aimecuisiner

1

Moi aussi

This is the standard construction for 'me too'. 'Moi' is a disjunctive or stressed pronoun used for emphasis.

2

J'aime

The verb 'aimer' is conjugated in the present tense. Note the elision of 'je' to 'j'' because 'aimer' starts with a vowel.

3

Cuisiner

In French, when one verb follows another, the second verb is typically placed in the infinitive form.

🗨In Conversation

A

J'adore préparer des plats pour mes amis.

I love preparing dishes for my friends.

Moi aussi, j'aime cuisiner.

I also like to cook.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Je aussi j'aime cuisiner.

    In French, you must use the stressed pronoun 'moi' instead of the subject pronoun 'je' when followed by 'aussi' for emphasis.

  • Moi aussi, j'aime cuisine.

    When two verbs follow each other, the second verb must be in its infinitive form 'cuisiner'.

↔Alternatives

  • J'aime aussi cuisiner.

    I also like to cook.

  • Cuisiner est aussi une de mes passions.

    Cooking is also one of my passions.

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Cultural Tip

Cooking and gastronomy are pillars of French culture. Sharing that you enjoy cooking is often seen as an invitation to discuss favorite recipes, regional ingredients, or culinary traditions, which can lead to deep social connections.