je vais t'embrasser
The English phrase "I will kiss you" is translated into French as je vais t'embrasser.
This phrase is used to express the intention of kissing someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase je vais t'embrasser literally translates to "I am going to kiss you".
Which one should you use?
While je vais t'embrasser expresses a future intention, the phrase je t'embrasse is often used in written correspondence, such as letters or emails, as a way to say "love" or "kisses" at the end of a message.
How does it change in a sentence?
The object pronoun changes depending on who you are addressing. If you are speaking to more than one person or using the formal "you", the object pronoun changes from t' to vous, resulting in Je vais vous embrasser.
Did you know?
- In French, there is a distinction between embrasser and baiser. While the former is a standard word for kissing, the latter has evolved into a vulgar slang term for sexual intercourse.
- In France, the custom of la bise involves kissing cheeks as a greeting. Depending on the region, the number of kisses can vary from two to four.
- The word embrasser shares an ancestral root with the word 'brachium', meaning 'arm', highlighting that the act is historically linked to the movement of the arms.
Examples in context
- Je vais t'embrasser avant de partir.I am going to kiss you before leaving.
- Attends, je vais t'embrasser.Wait, I am going to kiss you.
- Si tu restes, je vais t'embrasser.If you stay, I will kiss you.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are saying goodbye at the door.
- HugoJe vais t'embrasser, Chloé.I will kiss you, Chloe.
- ChloéD'accord, Hugo.Okay, Hugo.
- HugoÀ demain alors.Until tomorrow then.
- ChloéÀ demain !Until tomorrow!
