Tu me plais
romantic, direct
To tell a girl you are attracted to her, say Tu me plais. It means "you please me" and is clearly romantic. It is also called Je t'aime bien and Je t'apprécie.
Meaning: expression of liking (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Tu me plais | romantic, direct |
| Je t'aime bien | friendly, ambiguous |
| Je t'apprécie | friendly |
Je t'aime bien means "I like you" in a lighter, friendly way. It can also be a polite step before romance but does not promise it.
How does it change in a sentence?
Nothing changes for the girl, because tu me plais and je t'aime bien have no gender agreement. Beware of je t'aime, which means "I love you".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say je t'aime when you only mean "I like you". It is much stronger than je t'aime bien.
Did you know?
- The verb plaire works like manquer, so the person who is liked becomes the subject of the sentence.
Examples in context
- Tu me plais beaucoup, Clara.I like you a lot, Clara.
- Je t'aime bien, tu sais.I like you, you know.
- Je t'apprécie vraiment.I truly appreciate you.
Example conversation
Mathis speaks to Clara after a concert in Strasbourg.
- MathisClara, tu me plais.Clara, I like you.
- ClaraAh ? Je ne m'y attendais pas.Oh? I did not expect that.
- MathisOn peut se revoir ?Can we see each other again?
- ClaraPourquoi pas ?Why not?
