j'ai failli oublier

I almost forgot

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phrase Rare #32,692

I almost forgot Used when you nearly forgot something, often followed by de and an infinitive or by a noun. It can also stand alone as a reminder that just occurred to you.

FR: J'ai failli oublier de fermer la porte.

EN: I almost forgot to close the door.

J'ai failli oublier mon parapluie dans le train.

I nearly forgot my umbrella on the train.

J'ai failli oublier de poster la lettre.

I almost forgot to mail the letter.

J'ai failli oublier mon passeport.

I almost forgot my passport.

J'ai failli oublier de rechercher Marnie !

I almost forgot to look for Marnie!

— Souvenirs de Marnie (2014)

Oh, j'ai failli oublier.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Papa, j'ai failli oublier.

Dad, I almost forgot.

— Anaconda (2025)

J'ai failli oublier.

I almost forgot.

— Le Chant de la mer (2014)

J'ai failli oublier la réunion.

I almost forgot about the meeting.