je t'admire
In French, "I admire you" is expressed as je t'admire.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you respect them or are impressed by their qualities.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase je t'admire, the t' is a contraction of te, which serves as the direct object pronoun for "you" in an informal context.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a stranger, a superior or more than one person, use je vous admire instead of je t'admire. To specify the reason for your admiration, you can use the preposition pour followed by a noun or an infinitive verb.
Did you know?
- The word admirer shares a root with the English word 'miracle', coming from the Latin 'mirari' meaning to wonder at.
- In some highly formal French social circles, using the verb admirer toward a person of much higher status can occasionally sound overly dramatic or even slightly patronizing, similar to saying 'I marvel at you'.
- If you admire someone's looks rather than their character, French speakers often switch to tu es magnifique or je te trouve beau, as admirer can sound like you are observing a piece of art in a museum.
Examples in context
- Je t'admire pour cela.I admire you for that.This sentence is useful for showing admiration for a specific thing or action.Tatoeba #12311057 by lbdx, translation #7733671 by CK
- Je t'admire pour ton courage.I admire you for your courage.This sentence is useful for showing admiration for a specific quality like courage.Tatoeba #481438 by sacredceltic, translation #16872 by CK
- Je t'admire.I admire you.This sentence is a simple way to state your admiration.Tatoeba #10432 by sacredceltic, translation #68937 by CK
- Je tenais à vous dire que je vous admire pour votre travail acharné et votre dévouement.I wanted to tell you that I admire you for your hard work and dedication.
- Je t'admire pour ta générosité et ta bienveillance envers les autres.I admire you for your generosity and kindness towards others.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are talking about her recent professional achievements.
- GabrielTu as réussi ce projet difficile.You succeeded in this difficult project.
- ChloéMerci, j'ai travaillé très dur.Thank you, I worked very hard.
- GabrielSache que je t'admire beaucoup.Know that I admire you a lot.
- ChloéC'est très gentil de ta part, Gabriel.That is very kind of you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
