je t'adore
The English phrase "I adore you" is translated into French as je t'adore.
je t'adore is a strong expression used to show deep affection or love for someone. In non-romantic contexts, it is often used among friends to mean "I think you're wonderful" or "I really like you".
Which one should you use?
While je t'adore expresses strong affection, the phrase je t'aime is the standard and more intense way to say "I love you" in a romantic context. Conversely, in a non-romantic setting, using je t'aime would be considered too heavy or romantic, making je t'adore a better choice for platonic affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing more than one person or using the formal vous, the phrase changes from je t'adore to Je vous adore. In the informal phrase Je suis fou/folle de toi, the adjective fou is used by a man and folle is used by a woman.
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'I adore you' in a way that suggests an obsession, you might use je suis mordu(e) de toi, which literally means 'I am bitten by you'.
- In historical French literature, adorer was strictly reserved for gods or royalty, and using it for a romantic partner was once considered a bold or scandalous hyperbole.
- While je t'adore is affectionate, it is sometimes used sarcastically in French to mean 'I can't stand you' when said with a specific tone of voice.
Examples in context
- Je t'adore.I adore you.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase je t'adore.Tatoeba #129168 by sacredceltic, translation #436279 by lukaszpp
- Je t'adore, mon petit chat.I adore you, my little kitten.
- Tu sais que je t'adore.You know that I adore you.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are spending time together at home.
- EmmaTu me rends vraiment heureuse.You really make me happy.
- NathanMoi aussi, je suis heureux avec toi.Me too, I am happy with you.
- EmmaJe t'adore, Nathan.I adore you, Nathan.
- NathanJe t'adore aussi, Emma.I adore you too, Emma.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
