How to express your love in the world’s most romantic language?
Do you have a special someone in France? 😏 Wondering how to flirt in the world's most romantic language? Good news: love speaks French, and there’s no better time to learn than now! Below, I’ll share all the essential French romantic phrases you need to know. Be ready to charm “à la française”! 🙂
Learn some French romantic phrases
French romantic phrases when you fall in love
The French have many expressions for demonstrating their feelings, especially when it comes to falling in love. Here are a few phrases to help you show your romantic side:
J’ai eu un coup de foudre. ⚡
It literally means “I’ve had a lightning strike”. It’s the French way of saying you've fallen in love at first sight.
Je suis tombé amoureux / amoureuse. = "I fell in love." 💘
Je craque pour lui / elle.
J’ai un faible pour lui / elle.
J’ai un crush pour lui / elle. 😍
These are three ways to say: “I have a crush on him / her” in the language of Molière.
J’ai des papillons dans le ventre. 🦋
This is a fun one! It translates to: “I’ve got butterflies in my stomach.” It’s used to describe that nervous yet exciting feeling you get when you think about your crush!
Fun French romantic words
Sylvie a rencontré son âme sœur. Elle lui a déclaré sa flamme. Malheureusement, elle s’est pris un râteau… Son crush a dit qu’il ne voulait rien de sérieux car c’était un coureur de jupons ! Sylvie a un gros chagrin d’amour. Mais Sylvie a aussi un cœur d’artichaut, alors ce n’est pas grave. Elle tombera de nouveau amoureuse bientôt ! 🤞 |
Did you understand this little story? It’s full of French expressions related to love… and heartbreak! If you are not quite sure what happened to Sylvie, here are few key expressions to help you:
l’âme soeur = “the soul mate”
déclarer sa flamme = “to declare your love”
se prendre un râteau = “to get knocked back” (when someone rejects you)
avoir un chagrin d’amour = “to have a heartbreak”
un coureur de jupons = “skirt chaser”
une croqueuse d’hommes = “maneater”
(A man or woman who enjoys seducing multiple partners.)
avoir un coeur d’artichaut = “to have an artichoke heart”
This last phrase means that you fall in love very easily and often. To cook an artichoke, you peel it leaf by leaf to reach its tender heart… Now do you see the analogy? 😉
Declare your love in French
Step 1: Flirt in French
Do you have a French crush? 😱 Don’t panic, I’ve got you all covered!
You can start by… flirting and giving compliments. Here are a few lines to try:
Romantic French phrases for him:
Salut beau gosse ! = Hey handsome!
Je te trouve très mignon. = I think you’re very cute.
Tu es un mec génial. = You’re a great guy.
Je te trouve très attirant… = I find you very attractive…
Romantic French phrases for her:
Salut ma belle ! = Hi beautiful! (best used when you already know her.)
Tu es très jolie... = You’re very pretty.
Tu es une fille géniale. = You’re a great girl.
Je te trouve très attirante... = I find you very attractive…
General compliments to flirt in the language of Molière:
J’aime bien passer du temps avec toi. = I like spending time with you.
J’adore discuter avec toi. = I like to talk with you.
Tu es une personne très intéressante / incroyable. = “You’re a really interesting / incredible person.
Tu es trop drôle. = You’re so funny.
Tu sens bon ! = You smell good!
J’adore ta voix. = I love your voice.
Tu as de beaux yeux. = You have beautiful eyes.
Je te trouve très sexy. = I find you very sexy.
Tu m’attires. = I’m attracted to you.
Je crois que tu me plais… = I think I like you.
Tu me manques… = I miss you.
Step 2: Say “Je t’aime”
Hopefully, with all these compliments, your crush is starting to realize how you feel. But if they are still not catching on… It's time to déclarer ta flamme (declare your love)! Here are some phrases to help you do just that:
Je crois que tu me plais… = I think I like you.
Je suis fou / folle de toi. = I’m crazy about you.
Je suis amoureuse / amoureux de toi. = I’m in love with you.
Je t’aime. = I love you.
Step 3: Propose in front of the Eiffel Tower
This one is optional! But if you’ve made it through the previous steps successfully, and marriage is part of your plan, then it’s time to passer la bague au doigt (= put a ring on their finger)! 😉💍
Let’s say you want to marry Juliette. Here’s how to propose in French:
Juliette, veux-tu m’épouser ?
Hopefully, she will answer :
Oui, je le veux !
Otherwise there might be an awkward silence. But at least you’ll know for sure! 💪
➡️ Did you know? In France, there’s also an alternative to marriage called a PACS! It’s like a civil union without all the formalities of a traditional wedding, and se pacser has become super popular among young people!
Hopefully, you are now all set to declare your love, flirt, or who knows - maybe even get married in France! And if you have any other catchy French romantic words to add to the list, you can share them by commenting below. 💌
Bonne journée à toi!
➡️ Psst, here is some advice to improve your pronunciation in the language of Céline Dion!
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