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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.
  • Nov 2, 2015 ... I remember that. You said that you wanted everything that I had. We're here together…” Then, “Clear” Morgan said, “It doesn't matter how many ...
  • Roy: I remember that you said that when I completed an issue that I thought was good, I should show it to you. So I gave you the make-ready of the fourth issue, ...
  • I remember that you said that everyone who stays at The Red Hook Inn and applies to Bard gets accepted. (of course, this is 'heresay' only!!!). Well, you were  ...
  • Nov 2, 2013 ... I remember that you said that one time when you carried a stone into a plane, they used an xray or something that made the rocks get some ...

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.

Examples:

  • I remember that you had told me that you were going to be late.
  • I remember that you had told me that you had already finished the project.
  • I remember that you had told me that you were feeling unwell.
  • I remember that you had told me that, but then when I found out that I needed to install the OCI8 extension still I wondered why that module ...

Alternatives:

  • I remember you informing me that
  • I remember you letting me know that
  • I remember you informing me about that
  • I remember you sharing with me that
  • I remember you communicating to me that

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