I remember that you said that vs I remember that you had told me that

Both sentences are correct, but they are slightly different. 'I remember that you said that' is commonly used in casual conversations to refer to a past statement. 'I remember that you had told me that' is used when emphasizing the act of telling in the past. The choice between the two depends on the level of emphasis you want to convey.

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I remember that you said that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual conversations to refer to a past statement.

This phrase is used to recall a past statement made by someone. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

I remember that you said you would come to the party.
I remember that you said you liked chocolate ice cream.
I remember that you said you were going on vacation.

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Last updated: November 12, 2024

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Alternatives:

I recall you saying that
I remember you mentioning that
I remember you stating that
I remember you commenting that
I remember you remarking that

I remember that you had told me that

This phrase is correct and is used when emphasizing the act of telling in the past.

This phrase is used to emphasize that someone had informed you about something in the past. It highlights the act of telling.