je veux t'embrasser
In French, "I wanna kiss you" is expressed as je veux t'embrasser.
The phrase is a direct expression of a desire to kiss someone. While the verb embrasser can mean to embrace or hug in certain contexts, in a romantic context, it is the standard way to say to kiss.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), veux (want), t' (you – object pronoun) and embrasser (to kiss).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing someone formally or a group of people, you must replace the object pronoun t' with vous, as seen in the phrase je veux vous embrasser.
Did you know?
- In French, the word bisou used in phrases like faire un bisou is a childish variation of baiser, which once meant a kiss but now serves as a vulgar term for sexual intercourse.
- The verb embrasser can also mean 'to embrace the whole' of something, such as a landscape or a concept, which has nothing to do with physical affection.
- In France, the custom of la bise involves kissing on the cheeks as a greeting, but the number of kisses varies by region and can range from two to four.
Examples in context
- J'ai envie de t'embrasser depuis si longtemps.I've wanted to kiss you for so long.
- J'aimerais vous embrasser, si vous le permettez.I would like to kiss you, if you'll allow it.
- Je veux t'embrasser tellement.I want to kiss you so much.
- Dis, je veux t'embrasser.Listen, I want to kiss you.
- Est-ce que tu sais que je veux t'embrasser ?Do you know that I want to kiss you?
Example conversation
A romantic moment during a walk at night.
- HugoTu es magnifique ce soir.You look beautiful tonight.
- EmmaMerci, Hugo. Tu es très gentil.Thank you, Hugo. You are very kind.
- HugoJe veux t'embrasser.I want to kiss you.
- EmmaOh, j'aimerais beaucoup aussi.Oh, I would like that very much too.
