Direct answer
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je t'aime
Romanization
je t'aime
Pronunciation
zhuh tem
Love · French
How to say “i love you” in French
Learn how to say "i love you" in French: je t'aime (je t'aime), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
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When to use it
Use it when the relationship is close enough for a direct emotional phrase. If the situation is new or uncertain, choose a softer expression first. In French, je t'aime is the standard romantic phrase. Je t'aime bien means you like someone, not necessarily romantic love.
Examples
Je t'aime.
I love you.
Je t'aime vraiment.
I really love you.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "i love you" word by word; use the full French phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked safe.
FAQ
How do you say "i love you" in French?
Say je t'aime. The romanization is je t'aime, and the pronunciation is zhuh tem.
Is je t'aime formal or casual?
This version is marked safe. In French, je t'aime is the standard romantic phrase. Je t'aime bien means you like someone, not necessarily romantic love.
When should I use "i love you" in French?
Use it when the relationship is close enough for a direct emotional phrase. If the situation is new or uncertain, choose a softer expression first. In French, je t'aime is the standard romantic phrase. Je t'aime bien means you like someone, not necessarily romantic love.
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