vraiment, follement, profondément
The English phrase "truly madly deeply" is expressed in French as vraiment, follement, profondément.
This phrase is an expression used to describe a feeling of intense and complete love for someone.
Did you know?
- While follement means 'madly', the root folle is the feminine form of fou. In French, the adverb is always derived from the feminine adjective regardless of who is feeling the love.
- While English often uses 'madly' to mean 'extremely', using follement in a non-romantic context in French can sound much more alarming, as it specifically invokes mental instability.
- French poetry and songs frequently pair profondément with the heart, treating love as a physical depth or a well rather than just an abstract emotion.
Examples in context
- Je l'aime vraiment, follement, profondément.I love her truly, madly, deeply.
- Nous nous aimons vraiment, follement, profondément.We love each other truly, madly, deeply.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are sharing a romantic moment in a park.
- ChloéNathan, je t'aime vraiment, follement, profondément.Nathan, I love you truly, madly, deeply.
- NathanC'est la chose la plus douce que j'ai entendue.That is the sweetest thing I have ever heard.
- ChloéJe le pense vraiment.I truly mean it.
- NathanMoi aussi, je t'aime de tout mon cœur.I love you with all my heart, too.
