How to Say ‘Of oneself’ in French
De soi
duh swah
[duh swah]
💬 Usage Tip: Soi means "oneself" in a general way, not a specific person like moi or toi. In phrases like prendre soin de soi, French uses it for general advice about self-care.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
Of
Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
La couleur de la mer est bleue.
The color of the sea is blue.
soi
[swah]
Oneself
One's own self.
Il faut parfois penser à soi.
Sometimes you have to think of yourself.
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