Je t'aime
romantic, standard
To a guy you love, say Je t'aime. The phrase is the same as for a woman because the verb has no gender. It is also called Je t'aime, mon chéri and Je t'aime, mon amour.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je t'aime | romantic, standard |
| Je t'aime, mon chéri | masculine, affectionate |
| Je t'aime, mon amour | romantic |
Add mon chéri or mon amour for warmth. For a man the endearment is mon chéri, without the feminine e of ma chérie.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Je t'aime is a strong statement in French, used for romantic partners and close family. For lighter feelings say je t'aime bien.
Did you know?
- The phrase Je t'aime, moi non plus is a famous French song title by Serge Gainsbourg.
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, Antoine.I love you, Antoine.
- Je t'aime, mon chéri.I love you, darling.
- Je t'aime plus que tout.I love you more than anything.
Example conversation
Julie and Antoine sit on a bench in Bordeaux at sunset.
- JulieAntoine, je t'aime.Antoine, I love you.
- AntoineJe t'aime aussi, Julie.I love you too, Julie.
- JulieJe suis heureuse avec toi.I am happy with you.
- AntoineMoi aussi, mon amour.Me too, my love.
