choses romantiques
The English phrase "romantic things" is translated into French as choses romantiques.
This phrase refers to actions or objects that express love or affection toward another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine plural noun choses (things) and the feminine plural adjective romantiques (romantic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective romantiques must agree in gender and number with the feminine plural noun choses.
Did you know?
- In French, the word 'romantique' often refers more to a mood of melancholy or solitude than to the modern concept of passion and dates. While English uses 'romantic' for love, a French person might describe a lonely, misty landscape as 'romantique'.
- If you describe a person as being 'romantique', you might inadvertently imply they are a dreamer or somewhat unrealistic. In certain contexts, it can suggest a person who is 'lost in the clouds' rather than just being a good partner.
- While 'choses romantiques' is grammatically correct, a French person might more naturally use the term 'gestes romantiques' to describe romantic actions. The word 'gestes' captures the idea of an intentional movement or act of affection.
Examples in context
- Dis-tu des choses romantiques à ta femme ?Do you say romantic things to your wife?This sentence uses the phrase choses romantiques to ask about speaking to a wife.Tatoeba #4469381 by Amastan, translation #12624763 by rul
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are planning a date.
- ManonOn fait quoi pour notre anniversaire, Gabriel ?What are we doing for our anniversary, Gabriel?
- GabrielJe vais organiser des choses romantiques pour toi.I am going to organize romantic things for you.
- ManonC'est vraiment gentil de ta part.That is really kind of you.
- GabrielTu mérites toutes ces choses romantiques.You deserve all these romantic things.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
