When you think of the most romantic language on earth, you probably think of French. As the most Googled language for romantic expressions, French is undoubtedly the language of love. Whether your goal is to move to Paris to find the love of your life or to take a romantic vacation with your current love, learning these romantic French phrases can take you to the next level!
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“I love you” and other romantic French words
There are many phrases about love in French. The most useful phrase to know how to say is “I love you” in French: je t’aime. This phrase is the quintessential expression for expressing romantic love in French. For telling your friends you love them, use je t’adore instead!
Another common romantic French word is bisous. Literally meaning “kisses,” this is a common way to say goodbye to a friend or romantic partner. Think of it as the French version of “XOXO.”
In addition to the French word for love (l’amour), here are some other simple, romantic French words:
| French | English |
| l’amitié (f) | friendship |
| l’amour (m) | love |
| l’anniversaire de mariage (m) | wedding anniversary |
| une bague | a ring |
| un câlin | a hug |
| le cœur | heart |
| un copain/un petit ami | a boyfriend |
| une copine/une petite amie | a girlfriend |
| un époux/une épouse | spouse (m/f) |
| une femme | a wife |
| les fiançailles (f) | engagement |
| un(e) fiancé(e) | a fiancé(e) |
| les fleurs (f) | flowers |
| une lune de miel | a honeymoon |
| un mari | a husband |
| un mariage/des noces (f) | a wedding, nuptials |
| la Saint-Valentin | Valentine’s Day |
| un sourire | a smile |
To ensure you are saying these romantic French phrases with accurate pronunciation, be sure to utilize Rosetta Stone’s TruAccent speech recognition engine. Immediate feedback on your French pronunciation will make you sound like a native speaker in no time!
Take action with these romantic French verbs
Beyond simple French love phrases, these verbs can help you feel ready to take action in your French learning journey and your romantic life!
| French | English |
| adorer | to adore |
| aimer | to love |
| draguer | to flirt |
| embrasser | to kiss |
| en pincer pour quelqu’un | to have a crush on someone |
| épouser/se marier avec | to get married |
| faire un câlin à/se prendre dans les bras | to hug (literally to take in your arms) |
| galocher | to French kiss |
| manquer (à quelqu’un)* | to miss (someone) |
| se fiancer (à/avec) | to get engaged (to) |
| se marier (avec) | to get married (to) |
| se tenir la main | to hold hands |
| sortir avec | to go out with |
| tomber amoureux/amoureuse de | to fall in love with (m/f) |
*Pay attention to the verb manquer (to miss): You’ll notice it is backwards in French. Tu me manques is actually how you say “I miss you,” even though it literally means “You are missing from me.”
If you’re really ready to take romantic action, be sure to memorize the question Veux-tu m’épouser ? for when you want to pop the big question!
Terms of endearment in French
While some of these might sound strange to us English speakers, all of the following French phrases or French nouns are commonly used by French speakers.
| French | English |
| mon amour | my love |
| mon ange | my angel |
| ma beauté | my beauty |
| mon beau/ma belle | my handsome/my beautiful |
| mon chéri/ma chérie | my dear |
| mon chou | my cabbage |
| mon cœur | my heart |
| mon lapin | my rabbit |
| mon trésor | my treasure |
Romantic French phrases to express deep love
When you know you’ve found the one, use one of these French love phrases to say just how much you love them.
| French | English |
| J’ai besoin de toi. | I need you. |
| Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi. | I can’t live without you. |
| Je pense toujours à toi. | I’m always thinking about you. |
| Je t’aime de tout mon cœur. | I love you with all my heart. |
| Je t’aime plus qu’hier et moins que demain. | I love you more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. |
| Je t’aimerai pour toujours. | I will love you forever. |
| Mon cœur t’appartient. | My heart belongs to you. |
| Tu es la personne de mes rêves. | You are the person of my dreams. |
| Tu me rends dingue. | You make me crazy. |
Phrases to give a compliment or just to flirt
There are many French phrases about love that can help you express your romantic side. Give someone a compliment or strike up a conversation in French to really impress them. You’ll be a natural dragueur or dragueuse (flirt) in no time!
| French | English |
| Je craque pour toi. | I have a crush on you. |
| Tu as de beaux yeux. | You have beautiful eyes. |
| Tu as un beau sourire. | You have a beautiful smile. |
| Tu es canon. | You are hot. |
| Tu es incroyable. | You are incredible. |
| Tu es trop mignon(ne). | You are too cute (m/f). |
| Tu n’aurais pas de feu ? | Would you happen to have a light? |
| Tu veux mon 06 ? | Do you want my number? |
| Tu viens souvent ici ? | Do you come here often? |
Other expressions in French about love and relationships
Although there are many beautiful French words, these phrases about love in French can help you bring your language to the next level.
| French | English translation | English expression |
| avoir le coeur d’artichaut | to have the artichoke’s heart | to fall in love easily |
| avoir le cœur qui bat la chamade | to have the heart that beats wildly | to have your heart beating out of your chest |
| avoir un coup de foudre | to have a lightning strike | to have love at first sight |
| être fleur bleue | to be a blue flower | to be very romantic |
| tenir la chandelle | to hold the candle | to be the third wheel |
| vivre d’amour et d’eau fraîche | to live on love and fresh water | to live on love alone |
If all of these romantic French phrases have you feeling like you’re ready to jet off on a dreamy trip for two to Paris, Rosetta Stone is here to help. Use Live Lessons to get real-time instruction with a native speaker, or download the Rosetta Stone app to improve your French wherever you go. Master the most romantic language on Earth with Rosetta Stone!
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