je suis amoureux
In French, "I am in love" is expressed as je suis amoureux.
This phrase is used to state that one feels a strong romantic attraction to another person. While je suis amoureux describes the state of being in love, the phrase je t'aime is the direct expression of the feeling toward a specific person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form you use depends on your gender: use amoureux if you are male and amoureuse if you are female. If you want to specify the person you are in love with, you must use the preposition de (e.g., être amoureux de [quelqu'un]) rather than avec.
Did you know?
- In a romantic context, French speakers might use the phrase avoir le coup de foudre to describe falling in love instantly.
- Using je suis amoureux is often considered a more vulnerable or intense admission than the standard je t'aime.
- The word amoureux can also be used as a noun to mean 'a lover' or 'a sweetheart'.
Examples in context
- Je suis amoureux.I am in love.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase je suis amoureux.Tatoeba #1226472 by sacredceltic, translation #6033539 by yavuzb
- Je suis amoureux de toi.I am in love with you.
- Je suis amoureuse de lui.I am in love with him.
- Chaque jour, mon cœur bat pour toi.Every day, my heart beats for you.
- Je suis épris de ta beauté.I am smitten by your beauty.
- Je suis fou de ton sourire.I am crazy about your smile.
- Il est certain que je suis amoureux.It is certain that I am in love.
Example conversation
Lucas tells Manon his secret feelings.
- ManonLucas, tu caches quelque chose ?Lucas, are you hiding something?
- LucasOui, je suis amoureux de toi.Yes, I am in love with you.
- ManonC'est vrai ? Je t'aime aussi !Is it true? I love you too!
- LucasJe suis tellement heureux.I am so happy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
