Je t'aime
romantic, standard
To a girl you love, say Je t'aime. It is the central phrase and does not change with her gender. It is also called Je t'aime, mon amour and Je t'aime, ma chérie.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Je t'aime | romantic, standard |
| Je t'aime, mon amour | romantic, affectionate |
| Je t'aime, ma chérie | feminine, affectionate |
Add an endearment for warmth. For a woman the endearment takes a feminine form, as in ma chérie, while mon amour stays the same.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In French je t'aime is serious. For lighter affection use je t'aime bien or tu me plais, which are not declarations of love.
How do you pronounce it?
Je t'aime is pronounced "zhuh tem".
Did you know?
- In French, je t'aime is reserved for romantic love and close family, and friends rarely use it with each other.
Examples in context
- Je t'aime, Sophie.I love you, Sophie.
- Je t'aime, ma chérie.I love you, darling.
- Je t'aime de tout mon cœur.I love you with all my heart.
Example conversation
Adrien and Sophie walk along the Seine at night.
- AdrienSophie, je t'aime.Sophie, I love you.
- SophieMoi aussi, je t'aime.I love you too.
- AdrienTu es tout pour moi.You are everything to me.
- SophieReste avec moi.Stay with me.
