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How do you say i am missing in French?

The French translation of "I am missing" depends on the context:

1. Missing someone:

* Je te manque. (Formal/Informal) - This literally means "I miss you."

* Tu me manques. (Formal/Informal) - This literally means "You miss me."

2. Missing something:

* Il me manque quelque chose. (Formal) - This means "I am missing something."

* Il me manque... (Informal) - This means "I am missing..." followed by the thing you are missing. For example, "Il me manque mon livre" means "I am missing my book."

3. Being lost or absent:

* Je suis perdu(e). (Formal/Informal) - This means "I am lost."

* Je suis absent(e). (Formal/Informal) - This means "I am absent."

4. Being lost, missing, or absent figuratively:

* Je me sens perdu(e). (Formal/Informal) - This means "I feel lost."

* Il me manque quelque chose dans ma vie. (Formal/Informal) - This means "I am missing something in my life."

The best translation will depend on what you are trying to convey.

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