If French is the language of love, what better language is there with which to express your love? Here are some key French words and phrases related to love, friendship, and special occasions. Click on the link to hear the word or phrase pronounced.
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love amour
love at first sight le coup de foudre
friendship amitié
I love you Je t'aime
I love you too Moi aussi, je t'aime
How to say I love you in French - step by step
I adore you Je t'adore
Will you marry me? Veux-tu m'épouser ?
to kiss embrasser
to French kiss galocher (learn more)
to date sortir avec
to fall in love (with) tomber amoureux (de)
(not "tomber en amour")
to get engaged se fiancer à (or avec)
to get married se marier avec
engagement les fiançailles
marriage le mariage
wedding les noces, le mariage
wedding anniversary l'anniversaire de mariage
honeymoon la lune de miel (learn more)
St. Valentine's Day (card)
(une carte de) la Saint-Valentin
present un cadeau
flowers des fleurs
candy des bonbons
clothes des vêtements
perfume du parfum
jewelry des bijoux
engagement ring une bague de fiançailles
wedding ring une alliance
husband un mari, un époux
wife une femme, une épouse
fiance un fiancé, une fiancée*
lover un amant, une amante
boyfriend un copain
girlfriend une copine
friend un ami, une amie*
dear, sweetheart chéri, chérie*
* Same pronunciation for masculine and feminine version.
Quiz: French love language
How well do you speak the language of love? Find out with this quiz on French love language.
French terms of endearment
French has all kinds of interesting terms of endearment, including a rather odd assortment of barnyard animals. Check out this list of French terms of endearment to use with your loved ones (both romantic and familial).
Expressions with "love"
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