How to Say “I Love You in French” & Other Phrases with Audio

French is acknowledged as the language of love, making the question of how to say “I love you” in French one of the most asked questions by French learners. We all know those guys in school that wanted to learn French to impress the ladies or those ladies that became excited when hearing a guy’s French accent, dreaming of dates in Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower. There is no doubt that French just oozes with romantic energy, so what better way to express your love than saying “I love you” in French?

“Je t’aime” is the most common way of saying “I love you” in French. However, this is not the only way to say it. There are other ways to say “I love you” in French and different contexts to use whether you are expressing your love to your friends, family, or partner.

I Love You (As My Lover) 💞

How do you say I love you in French to your other half? There are many passionate ways to express your love to your partner in French.

1. Je suis amoureux/amourese de toi – I’m in love/in love with you

Here is the way to tell your partner that you are in love with them. This could be used for the first time you drop the Love word on them! You could also say “amoureuse de toi” instead of “amoureux” which means “to be in love”.

An example of telling your lover this: “Je suis amoureuse de toi, Alice."
In English, this would translate to: “I'm in love with you, Alice.”

2. Je t’aime passionnément – I love you passionately

This translates directly to “I love you” in French with passion and is a very endearing and sentimental way to express your deep love for someone, it is used to convey strong emotions of love for your partner.

An example of telling your partner this:  "Je t'aime passionnément, Mary." 
In English, this would translate to: "I love you passionately, Mary."

3. Je t’aime à la folie – I love you madly

This is a more exciting expression that lovers would tell each other, to show how madly in love they are with each other. It is more of an exaggeration of the deep love you share for your partner. It could also mean “I’m crazy about you”.

This is an example of telling your partner this: "Je t'aime à la folie, John." 
In English, this would translate to: "I love you madly, John."

4. Tu es l’amour de ma vie – You are the love of my life

This is a romantic declaration to your partner that you are their special person. It is a very sentimental expression of your deep love.

Here is an example of referring to someone else's lover this: “Tu es l'amour de sa vie.
In English, this would translate to: “You are the love of his life.”

5. Tu es mon grand amour – You’re my biggest love/You’re my true love

This is an expression to tell your lover that they are your special person in life.

Here is an example of using this: “Tu es mon seul plus grand amour”
In English, this would translate to: “You are my one true love”
Source: Wallpaper Access

French Love Chart

Here is an easy French love chart to help you see the different levels of love expressions, from friendly to romantic. The left of the chart has more friendly expressions of love, and the right of the chart has more romantic expressions.

I Love You (As Friends) 🤝

French is a romantic language so, it is important to express your love to your friends as well!

1. Je t’aime bien – I like you

“Je t’aime bien” directly translates to “I Like You” in English. It is something you would tell your friend as a compliment or appreciation. Adding the “bien” at the end makes it friendly and not romantic.

An example of using this with a friend could be: “Je t'aime bien sans cheveux, John”
which would translate in English to: “I like you with no hair, John.”

2. Je t’aime beaucoup – I like you very much

“Je t’aime beaucop” literally means “I like you a lot” or “I really like you” in English. Adding the adjective “beaucoup” changes the verb “aimer” from “love” to “like”, making it appropriate for friends and others that are not romantic partners.

An example of using this as a compliment could be: “Je t'aime beaucoup quand tu parles aussi bien”
which would translate in English to: “I like you alot when you speak so intelligently.”

3. Je t’aime énormémentI like you immensely

“Je t’aime énormément ” will translate to I “I like you immensely” or “I love you immensely” in English. This is a way to express deep love and appreciation to your friend.

An example of using this as a compliment could be: “Je t'aime énormément, crois-moi.”
which would translate in English to: “I love you very much, believe me.”

4. Je t’aime de tout mon coeurI love you with all my heart

Believe it or not, this is used in a friendly way! It can be used as a sentimental and deep form of affection for your friends and others in a non-romantic way.

An example of using this as a compliment could be: “Je t'aime de tout mon coeur, Lucas.”
which would translate in English to: “I love you with all my heart, Lucas.”
Source: Tenor

Other Useful Phrases to say “I Love You” in French

There are other interesting and useful phrases to express your love for someone than just saying “I love you”.

1. Tu es tout pour moi – You’re everything to me

This phrase tells your partner how special they are to you. It’s like how you would tell someone that they are your world.

Here is an example of using this: “Chère Pénélope, tu es tout pour moi.” 
In English, this would translate to: “Dear Penelope, you are everything to me.”

2. Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi – I can’t live without you

This is a very expressive and heartfelt phrase to tell someone that they are such a huge part of your life. This is a deep expression of love.

Here is an example of using this: “Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi, Rachel.” 
In English, this would translate to: “I can't live without you, Rachel.”

3. Je brûle pour toi – I’m burning (with love) for you

Surely you have heard of the French dessert Crème Brûlée. The word “ Brûlé ” means “burn” in English. In this phrase, you are essentially telling your lover that you are burning with love for them.

Here is an example of using this: “Je brûle de désir pour toi.” 
In English, this would translate to: “My heart has burned for you.” or “My heart has ached for you.”

4. Mon coeur s’enflamme en pensant à toi – my heart turns to flame when I think of you

This is a very poetic and romantic way to express your feelings for someone. This expression shows the poetic side of the French language.

Here is an example of using this: “Jack, mon coeur s'enflamme en pensant à toi.” 
In English, this would translate to: “Jack, My heart turns to flame when I think of you.”

5. Je t’adore – I adore you

This is the most commonly used phrase in place of “I love you”. The word “adore” is literally in the phrase, which makes it easier to remember.

Here is an example of using this: “Tu me rends heureuse et je t'adore.” 
In English, this would translate to: “You're making me happy and I adore you.”
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Terms of Endearment in French

Here are some cute names that couples use to call each other in French. The first five are the ones to call your male partner, and the other five are for your female partner. Also, don’t miss out on the chance to learn the origin of your partner’s name to impress them even more! 

  • Mon amour – My love

  • Mon chou – My sweetie

  • Mon lapin – My rabbit

  • Mon poussin – My chick

  • Mon chéri – My honey

  • Ma belle – My beautiful 

  • Ma biche – My darling

  • Ma chatte – My kitty

  • Ma chérie – My kitty

  • Ma Puce – My sweetie

Sing Your Love Out Loud in French

Learning French by listening to French love songs is the best way to learn the language. There are plenty of love songs sung in this romantic language. Here are just some examples.

Your French Journey is Just Beginning…

Now that you have learned the many ways to express your love in French, from friendly to downright passionate. You should also learn how to reply to these expressions!

If someone tells you “Je t’aime” (I love you) in French, then you would reciprocate the feeling by saying “Moi Aussi” (me too) – only if you feel the same way! You should also know how to say goodbye in French when you finally decide who is going to hang up first! 

i love you in french
Source: Tenor

Ready to Aimer in French?

Love and romance are at the heart of French. Because the culture is deeply rooted in sensuality and intimacy. In French culture, it is healthy to express your love often and passionately. After learning these French phrases of love, you will be confident and expressive with your feelings and also adopt the French culture of romantic and sensual connections with your loved ones.

But don’t stop your language journey of spreading love here! If you want to learn how to express love in other languages; check out articles on I Love You In Japanese, Spanish and Korean. Also, find the best French tutors now, only at AmazingTalker.

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