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How to Say “I Love You” in French
Learn Je t’aime and other natural ways to say “I love you” in French — with tips, tables, and practice.
The classic: Je t’aime
The standard way to say “I love you” in French is Je t’aime. It comes from the verb aimer (to love / to like) plus the object pronoun t’ (you).
Useful words in this tutorial:
aimer
to love; to like
amour
love
amoureux
in love
cher
dear; expensive
bisous
kisses (informal)
je t’aime
I love you
Related ways to say it
French has a few close options. Some are stronger, some are softer — choose based on the relationship.
| French | English | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Je t’aime. | I love you. | standard / romantic |
| Je t’aime beaucoup. | I like/love you a lot. | warm, a bit softer |
| Je t’adore. | I adore you. | affectionate / strong liking |
| Je suis amoureux / amoureuse. | I’m in love. | states the feeling |
| Je t’aime fort. | I love you so much. | emphatic / tender |
| Je t’aime aussi. | I love you too. | reply |
Aimer: love or like?
aimer can mean “love” or “like,” depending on context. With people, Je t’aime is usually romantic (or very close family). With things, it often just means “I like.”
| Phrase | Likely meaning |
|---|---|
| Je t’aime. | I love you (to a partner / very close person) |
| Je t’aime bien. | I like you (friendly — less romantic) |
| J’aime le chocolat. | I like chocolate |
| J’aime Paris. | I love/like Paris |
| Je t’adore ! | I adore you / I’m crazy about you |
Replies and little extras
If someone says Je t’aime, here are natural replies — plus a few affectionate extras.
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Moi aussi. | Me too. |
| Je t’aime aussi. | I love you too. |
| Moi de même. | Same here. |
| Je t’aime, mon amour. | I love you, my love. |
| Bisous ! | Kisses! (casual / texting) |
Exercise 1 — Complete the Phrase
Type the missing word to finish each love phrase.
Fill in the blanks
Type the missing French word: aime, t’, aussi, adore, amoureuse, or bien.
- 1.Je t’.
- 2.Jeaime.
- 3.Je t’aime.
- 4.Je t’!
- 5.Je suis.
- 6.Je t’aime. (friendly “I like you”)
Exercise 2 — Choose the Best Phrase
Pick the best French option for each situation.
Choose the correct form
Tap the correct option for each question.
1. How do you say “I love you”?
2. Friendly “I like you” (not strongly romantic):
3. Reply to “Je t’aime”:
4. “I’m in love” (masculine speaker):
5. Correct spelling:
What to learn next
Practice the verb aimer and the noun amour. Then build a foundation every beginner needs: French numbers 1–20.
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