Je t'aime
romantic
To tell a girl or a woman you love her, say Je t'aime. Like the boy version, the sentence does not change, and the tender word does. It is also called Je t'aime, ma chérie and Je t'aime, ma belle.
Meaning: expression of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je t'aime | romantic |
| Je t'aime, ma chérie | to a girlfriend |
| Je t'aime, ma belle | affectionate |
Add ma chérie, ma belle or mon amour for a warm tone. Ma chérie is the feminine of mon chéri.
Which one should you use?
The words ma chérie and ma belle use ma before a feminine word, and mon amour keeps mon for a person of either gender.
When do people say it?
In French, saying Je t'aime is a serious step in a relationship.
Did you know?
- The word belle in ma belle means "beautiful" and is a common affectionate term for women.
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, ma chérie.I love you, my darling.
- Je t'aime, ma belle.I love you, beautiful.
- Je t'aime, Camille.I love you, Camille.
Example conversation
Julien and his girlfriend Camille say goodbye at the airport in Nice.
- JulienAppelle-moi quand tu arrives.Call me when you arrive.
- CamillePromis. Je t'aime, Julien.Promise. I love you, Julien.
- JulienJe t'aime aussi, ma chérie.I love you too, my darling.
