How to Say “Paris, the City of Love” in French

Paris, la ville de l'amour
Paris, la ville de l'amour is the French way to say "paris, the city of love".
This phrase is a romantic nickname used to refer to the capital city of France.

Which one should you use?

Paris, la cité de l'amour is a formal way to say Paris, the City of Love.

How does it change in a sentence?

In French, the definite article la is used before ville and l' is used before amour because amour begins with a vowel.

Did you know?

  • While English speakers call it the 'City of Love', many locals in Paris find the nickname la ville de l'amour to be a romantic cliché mostly used by tourists.
  • In French, the word amour is masculine in most contexts, but in poetry and formal literature it can be used as a feminine noun.
  • The word ville actually comes from the Latin word for a 'country house' or 'farmstead', rather than a large urban center.

Examples in context

  • J'adore Paris, la ville de l'amour
    I love Paris, the City of Love
  • Paris, où l'amour fleurit
    Paris, where love blooms
  • Tu sais ce que j'adore ? Paris, la ville de l'amour fou ! Les rues, les cafés romantiques, tout est si captivant là-bas.
    You know what I love? Paris, the City of Mad Love! The streets, the romantic cafés, everything is so captivating there.
  • Paris, la ville de l'amour, est vraiment magnifique. Chaque coin de rue est si charmant et l'atmosphère y est complètement envoûtante.
    Paris, the City of Love, is truly magnificent. Every street corner is so charming, and the atmosphere is entirely enchanting.
  • J'aimerais visiter Paris, la ville de l'amour, avec toi.
    I would like to visit Paris, the city of love, with you.

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