je t'aime bien aussi
The English phrase "I like you too" is translated into French as je t'aime bien aussi.
This phrase is a friendly response used to tell someone that you also have a positive opinion of them.
What does it mean word for word?
The word aussi at the end of the sentence means "too" or "also".
Which one should you use?
While je t'aime bien aussi is the default, you may see other forms depending on the context. For example, Tu me plais aussi is an informal way to say "I like you too". In contrast to the standard phrase, je t'aime means "I love you". Adding the adverb bien actually weakens the meaning from "I love you" to "I like you".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to more than one person or using the formal vous, you must replace te with vous, resulting in je vous aime bien aussi.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often omit bien when trying to say "I like you", but omitting it changes the meaning to the much more intense "I love you".
Did you know?
- While je t'aime bien aussi is for friends, the phrase tu me plais aussi suggests a physical or romantic attraction.
- The adverb bien comes from the Latin 'bene', which is the same root used in English words like 'benefit' or 'benevolent'.
Examples in context
- Je t'aime bien aussi, merci.I like you too, thank you.
- Tu es très sympa et je t'aime bien aussi.You are very nice and I like you too.
- On s'entend bien, je t'aime bien aussi.We get along well, I like you too.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting after a movie.
- ChloéJe t'aime bien, Nathan.I like you, Nathan.
- NathanVraiment ? Je t'aime bien aussi !Really? I like you too!
- ChloéOn devrait sortir plus souvent.We should go out more often.
- NathanOui, je suis d'accord.Yes, I agree.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aussi, bien, je, CC BY-SA 4.0.
