tu me fais sourire
The English phrase "you make me smile" is translated into French as tu me fais sourire.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they bring you happiness or joy. You can add the word tellement before fais or faites to mean "so" and add emphasis to your sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tu me fais sourire is composed of tu (you), me (me), fais (make/do) and sourire (to smile).
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form tu me fais sourire uses the informal tu, which is appropriate for friends, family or romantic partners. Use vous me faites sourire if you are speaking to someone formally or to more than one person.
Did you know?
- A 'forced' or 'fake' smile is called a sourire forcé or sourire jaune, where 'jaune' means 'yellow' and suggests jealousy or embarrassment.
- The word sourire comes from the Latin subrīdēre, which literally means 'to smile under'. This suggests a subtle or suppressed smile rather than a wide grin.
- The use of tu in tu me fais sourire can be a powerful romantic signal in France, as switching from vous to tu often marks a significant shift in intimacy.
Examples in context
- Monsieur Dupont, vous me faites sourire avec votre sens de l'humour si agréable.Mr. Dupont, you make me smile with your delightful sense of humor.
- Votre gentillesse me donne le sourire. Merci beaucoup.Your kindness makes me smile. Thank you very much.
- Lucie, tu me fais toujours sourire avec tes blagues amusantes.Lucie, you always make me smile with your funny jokes.
- Vous me faites tellement sourire lorsque vous chantez.You make me smile so much when you sing.
- Quand je te vois, tu me fais sourire.When I see you, you make me smile.
- Tu me fais sourire quand je suis triste.You make me smile when I am sad.
- Merci, tu me fais sourire avec tes blagues.Thank you, you make me smile with your jokes.
- Chaque fois que je te vois, tu me fais sourire.Every time I see you, you make me smile.
Example conversation
A couple sitting in a park during sunset.
- ManonTu sais, tu me fais sourire.You know, you make me smile.
- GabrielC'est vrai ? Ça me fait plaisir.Is that true? That makes me happy.
- ManonOui, tu es quelqu'un de très joyeux.Yes, you are a very joyful person.
- GabrielMerci Manon, tu es adorable.Thank you Manon, you are lovely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, sourire, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
