Je t'aime
romantic
The romantic way to say "I love you" in French is Je t'aime. For something more passionate add de tout mon cœur, meaning "with all my heart". It is also called Je t'aime de tout mon cœur and Je suis fou de toi.
Meaning: romantic declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je t'aime | romantic |
| Je t'aime de tout mon cœur | romantic, strong |
| Je suis fou de toi | said by a man |
| Je suis folle de toi | said by a woman |
Je t'aime is a serious statement between partners. French speakers use it less lightly than English speakers use "I love you".
Which one should you use?
Je suis fou de toi and Je suis folle de toi mean "I am crazy about you" and are more playful. The ending changes with the speaker.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun t' means "you" and is used with a partner. For someone you address politely, Je vous aime exists but is rare.
When do people say it?
Tender names such as mon amour and mon cœur are often added.
Did you know?
- French has many tender names built from mon or ma, such as mon chou, literally "my cabbage".
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, mon amour.I love you, my love.
- Je t'aime de tout mon cœur.I love you with all my heart.
- Je suis folle de toi.I am crazy about you.
Example conversation
Louis and Élise walk along the Seine at night in Paris.
- LouisÉlise, je dois te dire quelque chose.Élise, I need to tell you something.
- ÉliseJe t'écoute.I am listening.
- LouisJe t'aime, de tout mon cœur.I love you with all my heart.
- ÉliseMoi aussi, je t'aime.I love you too.
