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25 Best Ways To Say “I Love You” In French

Vibha Goyal 2 min read
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French, known as the “language of love”, beautifully captures the essence of romance. While “Je t’aime” is the most widely recognized way to express love in French, there are numerous other creative and heartfelt ways to express your feelings. 

Romantic Ways To Say “I Love You” In French

1. Je t’aime à la folie (I love you madly)

Pronunciation: zhuh tem ah lah foh-lee

Example: “Je t’aime à la folie, et je ne peux pas imaginer ma vie sans toi.” (I love you madly, and I can’t imagine my life without you.)

2. Tu es l’amour de ma vie (You are the love of my life)

Pronunciation: too eh lah-moor duh mah vee

Example: “Tu es l’amour de ma vie, et je suis heureux/heureuse de t’avoir rencontré.” (You are the love of my life, and I am happy to have met you.)

3. Je suis fou/folle de toi (I’m crazy about you)

Pronunciation: zhuh swee foo/fohl duh twah

Example: “Chaque jour, je réalise à quel point je suis fou/folle de toi.” (Each day, I realize just how crazy I am about you.)

4. Je t’aime de tout mon cœur (I love you with all my heart)

Pronunciation: zhuh tem duh too mon kur

Example: “Je t’aime de tout mon cœur, et rien ne changera cela.” (I love you with all my heart, and nothing will change that.)

5. Mon amour pour toi est éternel (My love for you is eternal)

Pronunciation: mon ah-moor poor twah eh ay-tehr-nel

Example: “Mon amour pour toi est éternel, comme les étoiles dans le ciel.” (My love for you is eternal, like the stars in the sky.)

6. Tu me rends heureux/heureuse (You make me happy)

Pronunciation: too muh rahn duh-roo/duh-rehz

Example: “Tu me rends heureux/heureuse chaque jour de ma vie.” (You make me happy every day of my life.)

7. Je t’adore (I adore you)

Pronunciation: zhuh tah-dor

Example: “Tu es parfait(e), et je t’adore.” (You are perfect, and I adore you.)

8. Je te chéris (I cherish you)

Pronunciation: zhuh tuh shay-ree

Example: “Je te chéris, et je te garde dans mon cœur.” (I cherish you, and I keep you in my heart.)

9. Mon cœur bat pour toi (My heart beats for you)

Pronunciation: mon kur bah poor twah

Example: “Mon cœur bat pour toi et toi seul.” (My heart beats for you and only you.)

10. Je vis pour toi (I live for you)

Pronunciation: zhuh vee poor twah

Example: “Je vis pour toi et pour chaque sourire que tu m’apportes.” (I live for you and for every smile you bring me.)

11. Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi (I can’t live without you)

Pronunciation: zhuh nuh puh pah veevr sahn twah

Example: “Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi, tu es ma raison d’être.” (I can’t live without you; you are my reason for being.)

12. Tu es mon âme sœur (You are my soulmate)

Pronunciation: too eh mon am sohr

Example: “J’ai trouvé mon âme sœur, et c’est toi.” (I found my soulmate, and it’s you.)

13. Je veux passer ma vie avec toi (I want to spend my life with you)

Pronunciation: zhuh vuh pah-say mah vee ah-vek twah

Example: “Je veux passer ma vie avec toi, aujourd’hui et pour toujours.” (I want to spend my life with you, today and forever.)

14. Tu es ma raison de vivre (You are my reason to live)

Pronunciation: too eh mah reh-zohn duh veevr

Example: “Tu es ma raison de vivre, et chaque jour, tu rends ma vie plus belle.” (You are my reason to live, and each day you make my life more beautiful.)

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15. Je suis à toi pour toujours (I am yours forever)

Pronunciation: zhuh swee ah twah poor too-joor

Example: “Je suis à toi pour toujours, et rien ne pourra nous séparer.” (I am yours forever, and nothing can separate us.)

16. Je te veux pour toujours (I want you forever)

Pronunciation: zhuh tuh vuh poor too-joor

Example: “Je te veux pour toujours, mon amour.” (I want you forever, my love.)

17. Tu es tout pour moi (You are everything to me)

Pronunciation: too eh too poor mwah

Example: “Tu es tout pour moi, et je ne peux pas imaginer ma vie sans toi.” (You are everything to me, and I can’t imagine my life without you.)

18. Je suis ton/ta partenaire pour la vie (I am your partner for life)

Pronunciation: zhuh swee ton/tah par-teh-nair poor lah vee

Example: “Je suis ta partenaire pour la vie, et je te soutiendrai toujours.” (I am your partner for life, and I will always support you.)

19. Je ne veux être qu’avec toi (I only want to be with you)

Pronunciation: zhuh nuh vuh eh-truh kah-vek twah

Example: “Je ne veux être qu’avec toi, aujourd’hui et pour toujours.” (I only want to be with you, today and forever.)

20. Je tiens à toi comme à la prunelle de mes yeux (I care for you deeply)

Pronunciation: zhuh tee-an ah twah kom ah lah proo-nell duh meh zyuh

Example: “Je tiens à toi comme à la prunelle de mes yeux, tu es précieux/précieuse pour moi.” (I care for you deeply; you are precious to me.)

21. Tu es ma plus belle histoire (You are my most beautiful story)

Pronunciation: too eh mah ploo bell ees-twar

Example: “Tu es ma plus belle histoire, celle que je raconterai toute ma vie.” (You are my most beautiful story, the one I’ll tell for the rest of my life.)

22. Je veux passer chaque instant avec toi (I want to spend every moment with you)

Pronunciation: zhuh vuh pah-say shak an-stan ah-vek twah

Example: “Je veux passer chaque instant avec toi, savourer chaque moment ensemble.” (I want to spend every moment with you, savoring every moment together.)

23. Je suis comblé(e) de t’avoir dans ma vie (I am fulfilled to have you in my life)

Pronunciation: zhuh swee kom-blay duh tah-vwar dahn mah vee

Example: “Je suis comblé(e) de t’avoir dans ma vie, tu m’apportes tant de bonheur.” (I am fulfilled to have you in my life; you bring me so much happiness.)

24. Je te garde dans mon cœur (I keep you in my heart)

Pronunciation: zhuh tuh gard dahn mon kur

Example: “Même loin, je te garde dans mon cœur chaque jour.” (Even far away, I keep you in my heart every day.)

25. Tu es mon rêve devenu réalité (You are my dream come true)

Pronunciation: too eh mon rev duh-vuh-noo ray-ah-lee-tay

Example: “Tu es mon rêve devenu réalité, et je ne cesserai jamais de t’aimer.” (You are my dream come true, and I will never stop loving you.)

Conclusion

French is truly a language of love, with endless poetic ways to express affection beyond “Je t’aime.” Try using these expressions in your own life to add a touch of romance and make your loved ones feel truly special. To impress even more, why not delve deeper into the language with La Forêt French Classes? The more you learn, the more ways you’ll find to convey your affection in this beautiful language.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: What is the most romantic phrase in French?

Ans: Many would say “Tu es l’amour de ma vie” (You are the love of my life) is one of the most romantic. Each phrase expresses different forms of love, making it uniquely special.

Q: Is “je t’aime” romantic?

Ans: Yes! Simple yet powerful, “Je t’aime” captures deep affection. For those who want to go further, La Forêt French Classes can help you expand your romantic vocabulary.

Q: What is a cute French phrase?

Ans: “Tu es mon petit chou” (You are my little cabbage) is a cute and popular term of endearment in French, perfect for bringing a smile.

Vibha Goyal

Vibha is a skilled French trainer specializing in preparing students for DELF, TEF, and TCF exams. With FLE certification and a C1 level of proficiency in French, she is committed to helping learners build confidence and reach fluency in the language. Vibha has successfully guided many students through rigorous exam preparation. For her, French is not just a language but a way of life. Her lessons blend real-world usage with cultural insights, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable. Dedicated to her students' success, Vibha strives to ensure they not only pass their exams but also thrive in French-speaking environments.

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