plus de bisous
The phrase "more kisses" in French is plus de bisous.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
plus de bisous is the informal, affectionate version used with friends, family or romantic partners. For a more formal or literary way to say "more kisses", use plus de baisers.
Did you know?
- The word bisou is a diminutive of baiser. In modern French, using the shorter bisou is essential for affection, as the original longer word can now be a vulgar term for sex.
- While plus de bisous is used for 'more kisses', if you wanted to say 'no more kisses', you would say plus de bisous, which sounds identical but carries a completely different meaning through context.
- In France, there is a subtle social rule about which cheek to start with. Starting on the wrong side can lead to an awkward 'collision' of heads during the greeting process.
Examples in context
- Joyeux anniversaire, mon cher! Grosses bises, Marie.Happy birthday, my dear! Lots of kisses, Marie.
- Je veux plus de bisous.I want more kisses.
- Elle demande plus de bisous.She is asking for more kisses.
- On a besoin de plus de bisous.We need more kisses.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before one of them goes to work.
- LucasJe dois partir maintenant.I have to go now.
- ChloéDéjà ? Je veux plus de bisous !Already? I want more kisses!
- LucasD'accord, un dernier pour la route.Okay, one last one before I go.
- ChloéMerci, mon chéri.Thank you, my darling.
