Je t'aime
romantic
To tell a boy or a man you love him, say Je t'aime. The sentence itself does not change with the gender of the person you speak to. It is also called Je t'aime, mon chéri and Je t'adore.
Meaning: expression of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je t'aime | romantic |
| Je t'aime, mon chéri | to a boyfriend |
| Je t'adore | strong affection |
Add mon chéri or mon amour to make it tender. Je t'adore says you adore him and is a bit lighter.
Which one should you use?
The tender word does change by gender: mon chéri for a man and ma chérie for a woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun t' is the same for both. Gender only appears in the endearments.
Did you know?
- The tender word chéri comes from the verb chérir, meaning "to cherish".
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, Thomas.I love you, Thomas.
- Je t'adore, tu es merveilleux.I adore you, you are wonderful.
Example conversation
Manon leaves a note and then calls her boyfriend Thomas from her train in Dijon.
- ManonAllô Thomas, je suis dans le train.Hello Thomas, I am on the train.
- ThomasTu me manques déjà.I miss you already.
- ManonJe t'aime, mon chéri.I love you, my darling.
