J'adore ta tenue
The English phrase "I love your outfit" is translated into French as J'adore ta tenue.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that you like the clothes they are wearing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Je (I), adore (love/adore), ta (your – informal) and tenue (outfit/attire).
Which one should you use?
You can use J'aime ta tenue to say "I like your outfit", which is a slightly weaker compliment than J'adore, meaning "I love your outfit". In modern, casual French, speakers also often use J'adore ton look to say "I love your look", referring to someone's style or outfit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The use of ta in J'adore ta tenue implies you are addressing one person informally using tu. To make the phrase formal, use votre instead of ta.
Did you know?
- The word tenue comes from the verb tenir, which means 'to hold', originally referring to how a garment holds its shape or how a person holds themselves.
- The verb adorer is often used in French more casually than the English 'to adore', which can carry a much heavier, more romantic weight.
- The word tenue is also used to describe a dress code, such as tenue correcte exigée meaning 'smart dress required'.
Examples in context
- J'adore votre style vestimentaire, c'est très élégant.I love your fashion sense, it's very elegant.
- J'adore comment tu es habillé(e) aujourd'hui, c'est trop cool !I love how you're dressed today, it's so cool!
- Wow, t'es vachement stylé(e) avec cette tenue !Wow, you look really stylish with that outfit!
- Tu déchires avec ce look, ça te va trop bien !You rock that look, it suits you so well!
- Franchement, ta tenue est canon !Honestly, your outfit is amazing!
- J'adore comment tu as assorti les couleurs de ta tenue, c'est très harmonieux !I love how you've matched the colors of your outfit, it's very harmonious!
- J'adore ta tenue de soirée.I love your evening outfit.
- J'adore ta tenue pour le travail.I love your outfit for work.
- J'adore ta tenue, elle est très chic.I love your outfit, it is very chic.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé meet at a party.
- HugoSalut Chloé, J'adore ta tenue !Hi Chloé, I love your outfit!
- ChloéMerci Hugo, c'est très gentil.Thank you Hugo, that is very kind.
- HugoLa couleur te va très bien.The color suits you very well.
- ChloéOh, merci beaucoup !Oh, thank you very much!
