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
Je t'aime
zhuh TEM
Means: I love you
Use it: Partners, family.
Je t'adore
zhuh tah-DOR
Means: I adore you
Use it: Affectionate; with friends it's lighter than je t'aime.
Moi aussi, je t'aime
mwah oh-SEE, zhuh TEM
Means: I love you too
Use it: The reply.
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.
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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