Je t'adore
friendly
To a friend, the safest way to say "I love you" in French is Je t'adore. It shows warm affection without sounding romantic. It is also called Je t'aime bien and Je t'aime.
Meaning: affection between friends (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je t'adore | friendly |
| Je t'aime bien | mild |
| Je t'aime | strong |
Je t'aime bien means "I like you" and is lighter. Between close friends, Je t'aime is possible too and can be heard among very close ones.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use tu with friends. A romantic meaning is the default for Je t'aime, so Je t'adore is clearer.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use Je t'aime with a casual acquaintance, since it may be read as romantic interest.
Did you know?
- The French verb adorer is used for loved things too, so J'adore le chocolat is as normal as Je t'adore.
Examples in context
- Merci, tu es génial. Je t'adore!Thanks, you are great. I love you!
- Je t'aime bien, tu es drôle.I like you, you are funny.
- Tu es ma meilleure amie, je t'adore.You are my best friend, I love you.
Example conversation
Inès thanks her friend Zoé for helping her move flats in Rennes.
- InèsMerci pour ton aide, Zoé.Thank you for your help, Zoé.
- ZoéDe rien, c'est normal.You are welcome, it is normal.
- InèsJe t'adore, tu sais?I love you, you know?
