J'adore tes cheveux
To say I love your hair in French, say J'adore tes cheveux.
J'adore tes cheveux is a warm, casual compliment you can give a friend or someone you know well.
What does it mean word for word?
J'adore means I love, tes means your and cheveux means hair.
How does it change in a sentence?
cheveux is plural in French, so it takes the plural tes. tes is the informal your, used with friends and family.
Did you know?
- In French, the word cheveux refers specifically to the hair on your head. To describe hair on another part of the body, such as an arm or leg, you must use the different word poils.
- The term cheveu d'ange literally translates to 'angel hair'. While it can describe delicate curls, it is also the common French term for very thin pasta.
- In French, the verb adorer can be more intense than the English 'love' when used as a compliment. Saying J'adore tes cheveux might come across as more passionate or strong than the casual English equivalent.
Examples in context
- J'adore tes cheveux.I love your hair.The example is simply J'adore tes cheveux as a full sentence.Tatoeba #4686186 by sacredceltic, translation #1887561 by CK
- J'adore tes cheveux aujourd'hui.I love your hair today.
- J'adore tes cheveux bouclés.I love your curly hair.
Example conversation
Two friends are greeting each other at a cafe.
- ChloéSalut Lucas ! J'adore tes cheveux.Hi Lucas! I love your hair.
- LucasMerci Chloé ! Je suis allé chez le coiffeur.Thanks Chloé! I went to the hairdresser.
- ChloéC'est vraiment une super coupe.It's really a great cut.
- LucasC'est gentil, merci beaucoup.That's kind, thank you very much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
