Meaning
Par exemple, si quelqu'un mentionne qu'il ira au cinéma ce soir, vous pourriez utiliser cette structure pour clarifier : « Did you say you are going to the cinema tonight? » Cela montre que vous voulez vous assurer d'avoir bien compris ses plans.
Cette expression est couramment utilisée dans les conversations pour éviter les malentendus et pour montrer que vous portez attention aux détails de la conversation. En posant une question avec « Did you say you », vous indiquez que vous êtes intéressé par ce que l'autre personne a dit et que vous souhaitez obtenir une confirmation ou des précisions supplémentaires.
Today's Sentences
- Did you say you liked wine?
- Did you say you were single?
- Did you say you enjoy surfing?
- Did you say you were going camping?
- Did you say you run in the mornings?
- Writer's Note
01
Did you say you liked wine?
Situation 1
Thanks for meeting me for dinner.
Well thank you for inviting me.
I’m so glad we could sit down and get to know each other better.
Je suis tellement heureux que nous puissions nous asseoir et apprendre à mieux nous connaître.
Did you say you liked wine?
I love wine.
Should we order a bottle?
Devons-nous commander une bouteille ?
Situation 2
I got you a gift from my trip to the winery.
Did you say you liked wine?
Avez-vous dit que vous aimiez le vin ?
I enjoy wine very much.
I hope you like it.
This is such a thoughtful gift, thank you!
I will definitely open it on my day off this week.
Je l'ouvrirai certainement lors de mon jour de congé cette semaine.
02
Did you say you were single?
Situation 1
Have you had lunch yet?
No.
I was thinking of taking a late lunch.
Je pensais prendre un déjeuner tardif.
I’m meeting a friend and I thought we’d have lunch together.
Did you say you were single?
Avez-vous dit que vous étiez célibataire ?
I am but I have a lot of work to do today.
Can we reschedule?
Pouvons-nous reprogrammer ?
Situation 2
Did you say you were single?
Actually, I just started seeing this guy from the gym.
That’s too bad.
I wanted to introduce you to my friend.
Je voulais vous présenter à mon ami.
How sweet of you to try and set us up.
But I’m currently in a relationship.
Mais je suis actuellement en couple.
03
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Situation 1
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Yes, I go every weekend if the weather allows.
I was going to invite you to this surf club I go to.
I’d love to come and meet your friends.
It’s always nice to meet people that share the same hobby.
C’est toujours agréable de rencontrer des personnes qui partagent le même passe-temps.
Situation 2
What did you do this weekend?
I went surfing with my boyfriend.
Did you say you enjoy surfing?
Avez-vous dit que vous aimez le surf ?
I did. I go a few times a month with a group of friends.
We should go together some time.
04
Did you say you were going camping?
Situation 1
Gosh, it’s been such a long week.
You’re telling me.
I’ve been waiting for the weekend since Monday.
J'attends le week-end depuis lundi.
What are you doing this weekend?
Did you say you were going camping?
Avez-vous dit que vous alliez camper ?
Yes, I’m leaving right after work.
Situation 2
Did you say you were going camping?
I’m packing my gear, as we speak.
Well, have fun and don’t forget your first aid and safety gear too.
Definitely.
If you’re up for it, we have room for one more person.
Si cela vous intéresse, nous avons de la place pour une personne de plus.
05
Did you say you run in the mornings?
Situation 1
It looks like you’ve lost some weight.
Really?
Yes.
Did you say you run in the mornings?
Vous avez dit que vous courez le matin ?
I go for a run before work three times a week.
Situation 2
Did you say you run in the mornings?
I run in the mornings on the weekend.
I get it.
It’s hard to wake up early before work.
C'est difficile de se lever tôt avant le travail.
I’m definitely not a morning person.
Writer's Note
So how are some other ways to confirm what someone has said? Remember to be polite when you verify information with someone. Here are some phrases to help you understand and be understood.
- Could you repeat that?
- I’m afraid I don’t understand.
- Could you say that again?
- So, you mean/think/believe that ...
- Let me see if I’ve understood you correctly. You..
Adding "Please" after or before a phrase always makes the tone of what you're saying more respectful and polite.
