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moi

Moi is a term with multiple uses in language and culture. In French, moi is the stressed or disjunct form of the first-person singular pronoun je. It is used for emphasis, after prepositions, or in short responses. Common phrases include c’est moi (it’s me), pour moi (for me), and moi aussi (me too).

As a grammatical element, moi often appears in contrast or emphasis rather than in neutral object position.

Beyond language, Moi is a surname and, in some cases, a given name. The most widely known

In English-language writing, moi is sometimes used to evoke a French accent or ambiance, particularly in dialogue

See also: me, pronouns, French language.

It
can
stand
alone
in
response
or
appear
in
combination
with
other
pronouns
to
clarify
who
is
being
referred
to.
figure
with
the
surname
Moi
is
Daniel
arap
Moi
(1928–2020),
who
served
as
the
President
of
Kenya
from
1978
to
2002.
The
name
appears
in
other
contexts
and
among
various
cultural
and
linguistic
communities.
or
fashion
and
cultural
commentary.
It
is
also
encountered
in
discussions
of
French
grammar
and
pronoun
usage.