je t'aime, mon amour
The English phrase "I love you, my love" is translated into French as je t'aime, mon amour.
This phrase is an expression of deep affection used to tell a romantic partner that you love them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), t' (you, object pronoun), aime (love), mon (my) and amour (love).
Which one should you use?
While je t'aime can be used for both romantic love and deep affection for family or friends, adding mon amour specifically shifts the tone toward a romantic context.
Did you know?
- While mon amour is common, French couples often use animal-based terms of endearment like mon chou (my cabbage) or ma puce (my flea).
- To express a slightly less intense romantic feeling, the French use je t'aime bien, but adding bien actually weakens the phrase to mean 'I like you'.
- While mon amour is masculine, it is used for both men and women because the gender of the word 'love' does not change based on the partner.
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, mon amour, pour toujours.I love you, my love, forever.
Example conversation
A couple is sharing a quiet moment at sunset.
- LucasTu es magnifique ce soir.You are beautiful this evening.
- ManonMerci, Lucas. Toi aussi.Thank you, Lucas. You too.
- LucasJe t'aime, mon amour.I love you, my love.
- ManonMoi aussi, je t'aime.I love you too.
