au revoir je t'aime
The English phrase "goodbye i love you" is translated into French as au revoir je t'aime.
This phrase is used to bid farewell to someone while simultaneously expressing affection for them.
Which one should you use?
The form au revoir je t'aime uses the singular tu form, making it appropriate for a close friend, a family member or a romantic partner. If you are expressing love to a group of people or using a formal tone, you would use the form au revoir je vous aime.
Did you know?
- In romantic contexts, French speakers often say je t'aime beaucoup to mean they like someone a lot, while je t'aime without a qualifier is the stronger declaration of love.
- It is common in France to accompany a loving goodbye with la bise, a greeting involving kissing both cheeks, which is used between friends and family.
- While au revoir literally means 'until we see each other again', it is often replaced by bisous or 'kisses' when saying goodbye to someone you love.
Example conversation
Chloé is leaving for work and saying goodbye to Hugo.
- ChloéJe pars maintenant, Hugo.I am leaving now, Hugo.
- HugoPasse une bonne journée, Chloé.Have a good day, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, au revoir je t'aime.Thank you, goodbye I love you.
- HugoMoi aussi, je t'aime.I love you too.
