je t'aime tellement
The English phrase "i really love you" is expressed in French as je t'aime tellement.
This phrase is a strong expression of deep affection or romantic love for another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase je t'aime tellement literally translates to "I love you so much".
Which one should you use?
While je t'aime tellement expresses deep romantic love, using the word beaucoup in the phrase je t'aime beaucoup often weakens the meaning to "I like you a lot" when used with friends or family.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing more than one person or using the formal vous, use je vous aime tellement instead of the default form.
Did you know?
- The French use the term coup de foudre to describe the feeling of falling in love at first sight, which literally translates to 'a bolt of lightning'.
- If you want to intensify 'I love you' even further than tellement, you might say je t'aime à la folie, which translates to 'I love you to madness'.
- Unlike in English, where 'I love you' is often said at the end of a phone call, French speakers are generally more reserved and save je t'aime for more significant, intimate moments.
Examples in context
- Je t'aime tellement, mon cœur.I really love you, my heart.
- Sache que je t'aime tellement.Know that I really love you.
- Je t'aime tellement, ne l'oublie jamais.I really love you, never forget it.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are saying goodbye for a short time.
- EmmaTu vas me manquer, Lucas.I will miss you, Lucas.
- LucasMoi aussi, Emma. Je reviens vite.Me too, Emma. I'll be back soon.
- EmmaJe t'aime tellement !I really love you!
- LucasJe t'aime aussi, mon amour.I love you too, my love.
