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How To Say I Love You in French

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They say that French is the language of love, so you'd better know how to say I love you!
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Less than a minute

Here's How:

  1. Find the person you love.
  2. Say his or her name.
  3. Say je t'aime.
  4. The j in je is pronounced [zh] like the g in mirage, e is pronounced like the oo in good
  5. t'aime is pronounced [tem] to rhyme with them.
  6. Optional: Follow with "my darling":
    - To a woman = ma chérie, pronounced [ma shay ree].
    - To a man = mon chéri, pronounced [mo(n) shay ree]. The (n) is nasal.
  7. Optional: To respond to someone who says "I love you," say Je t'aime aussi (I love you too). Aussi is pronounced "oh see."

Tips:

  1. Practice a few times before you spring it on your sweetheart!

What You Need:

  • Your beloved
  • A few minutes of practice
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