What does it mean word for word?
beaucoup means a lot, d' means of and amour means love.
Which one should you use?
Je t'envoie plein d'amour means I'm sending you lots of love and is a natural way to close a message to someone close. Avec tout mon amour means with all my love. Je t'embrasse literally means I kiss you and is the usual friendly sign off for one person.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use t' when writing to one person you know well. Switch to vous for someone you address formally or for several people.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not end a letter with a word for word beaucoup d'amour if you want to sound natural. Choose Je t'embrasse or Je t'envoie plein d'amour instead.
When do people say it?
French letters, cards and text messages to friends and family usually close with a phrase about kissing rather than about love, which is why Je t'embrasse is so common.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Il y a beaucoup d'amour dans cette maison.There is lots of love in this house.
- Elle mérite beaucoup d'amour.She deserves lots of love.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are saying goodbye before a trip.
- HugoJe vais vraiment te manquer, Manon.I am really going to miss you, Manon.
- ManonMoi aussi, Hugo. Je t'aime.Me too, Hugo. I love you.
- HugoJe t'envoie beaucoup d'amour pour ton voyage.I'm sending you lots of love for your trip.
- ManonMerci, c'est très gentil !Thank you, that's very kind!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beaucoup, CC BY-SA 4.0.
