Example: Selon moi, ce film est très intéressant et amusant.
Definition
"Selon moi" is a French expression used to indicate that the following statement reflects the speaker's personal opinion or perspective. It translates as "in my opinion" or "according to me," often prefacing subjective judgments or thoughts.
Translations
According to me
Según yo
Volgens mij
Segons jo
Meiner Ansicht nach
Etymology
The phrase "Selon moi" combines the preposition "selon," meaning "according to," with the pronoun "moi," meaning "me." It originates from Old French, where "selon" derived from Latin 'secundum' meaning 'following' or 'according to.' Did you know? This phrase is a straightforward way to attribute an idea directly to oneself in French conversation.
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