tu me plais
The English phrase 'I fancy you' can be expressed in French as tu me plais.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you are romantically or sexually attracted to them.
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English 'I fancy you' where 'I' is the subject, in the French tu me plais, the person being liked is the subject of the sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing someone formally or addressing more than one person, use vous me plaisez instead of tu me plais.
Did you know?
- The word tu shares a common ancestor with the English word 'thee' and the German word 'du'.
- In French, the phrase tu me plais is often a precursor to the more intense je t'aime, which is typically reserved for deeper love rather than initial attraction.
- The verb plaire in tu me plais is used for many things beyond romance, such as when a piece of clothing or a vacation spot 'pleases' you.
Examples in context
- Je suis épris de vous depuis le premier jour où nous nous sommes rencontrés.I have been infatuated with you since the first day we met.
- Tu me plais beaucoup. Veux-tu sortir avec moi ce soir?I really like you. Would you like to go out with me tonight?
- Je t'aime beaucoup, tu me plais vraiment.I like you a lot, I really fancy you.
- Je dois te dire que tu me plais.I have to tell you that I fancy you.
- Depuis le début, tu me plais énormément.Since the beginning, I have been very attracted to you.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are having a quiet drink at a cafe.
- HugoLéa, je voulais te dire quelque chose.Léa, I wanted to tell you something.
- LéaAh oui ? Qu'est-ce que c'est ?Oh yes? What is it?
- HugoTu me plais vraiment.I really fancy you.
- LéaC'est gentil, Hugo. Moi aussi.That's sweet, Hugo. Me too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
