Je t'adore
casual, affectionate
A casual way to say "I love you" in French is Je t'adore. Young speakers may say Je te kiffe and in texts you often see Jtm. It is also called Je t'aime.
Meaning: declaration of affection, informal (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je t'adore | casual, affectionate |
| Je te kiffe | slang, youth |
| Jtm | texting |
| Je t'aime | standard, romantic |
Jtm is the texting shortcut for je t'aime. Je te kiffe uses the slang verb kiffer, which means to really like something.
Which one should you use?
Je t'aime is the strong romantic declaration. Je t'adore is lighter and is used between friends and in the family as well.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In a serious romantic moment Je t'aime is the safe choice.
Did you know?
- The text abbreviation jtm for je t'aime is among the most common in French messaging.
Examples in context
- Je t'adore, tu sais.I adore you, you know.
- Jtm, à ce soir.Love you, see you tonight.
- Je t'aime, mon amour.I love you, my love.
Example conversation
Lina texts her best friend Manon before an exam.
- LinaMerci pour hier. Je t'adore !Thanks for yesterday. I adore you!
- ManonMoi aussi, jtm.Me too, love you.
- LinaBonne chance pour l'examen.Good luck for the exam.
