I believe we've met Meaning in English

expression

US

EYE bi-LEEV WEEV MET

UK

EYE bil-EEV WEEV MET

Definition

A polite way to say you think you have met someone before, often used in introductions if you are not completely sure.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is polite and somewhat formal, often used when you are uncertain or want to avoid embarrassment if you've forgotten someone's name. Common in business, social, and networking settings. It signals you recognize the person but leaves room for clarification.

• Spanish: creo que **nos hemos conocido**
• Portuguese (BR): acho que **já nos conhecemos**
• Portuguese (PT): acho que **já nos conhecemos**
• Chinese (Simplified): 我想我们**见过面**
• Chinese (Traditional): 我想我們**見過面**
• Hindi: मुझे लगता है कि हम **मिल चुके हैं**
• Arabic: أعتقد أننا **تقابلنا من قبل**
• Bengali: আমার মনে হয় আমাদের দেখা হয়েছে
• Russian: кажется, мы знакомы
• Japanese: 以前お会いしたことがあると思います
• Vietnamese: tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã gặp nhau rồi
• Korean: 우리 만난 적이 있는 것 같아요
• Turkish: sanırım daha önce tanıştık
• Urdu: میرا خیال ہے کہ ہم مل چکے ہیں
• Indonesian: sepertinya kita pernah bertemu

Example Sentences

I believe we've met before at the Christmas party.

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I believe we've met at a conference last year.

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Excuse me, I believe we've met.

basic

I believe we've met—was it at Mike's barbecue?

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I believe we've met somewhere, but I can’t recall where.

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Hi, I believe we've met—I'm Alex.

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