How to say “i love you” in French

The short answer

Je t'aime

zhuh TEM

I love you in French is “je t'aime”, said zhuh TEM. Careful: adding “beaucoup” makes it weaker, not stronger.

5 ways to say i love you in French

  1. Je t'aime

    zhuh TEM

    Means: I love you

    Use it: Partners, family.

  2. Je t'adore

    zhuh tah-DOR

    Means: I adore you

    Use it: Affectionate; with friends it's lighter than je t'aime.

  3. Moi aussi, je t'aime

    mwah oh-SEE, zhuh TEM

    Means: I love you too

    Use it: The reply.

  4. Je t'aime beaucoup

    zhuh TEM boh-KOO

    Means: I like you a lot

    Use it: For friends; it's softer than plain je t'aime.

  5. Je suis amoureux de toi

    zhuh swee zah-moo-RUH duh TWAH

    Means: I'm in love with you

    Use it: Said by a man; a woman says amoureuse (ah-moo-RUHZ).

Pronunciation tips

  • The j in je is the soft zh sound in “measure”.

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