How to say “I love you” in French

The most common way to say “i love you” in French. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

Je t'aime

In a sentence

English

Hello, I love you.

French

Bonjour, Je t'aime

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Frequently asked

How do you say "I love you" in French?

"I love you" in French is "Je t'aime". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "Je t'aime" written in French?

"Je t'aime" is the standard written form in French, rendered left-to-right.

How do you pronounce "Je t'aime" in French?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Je t'aime" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "Je t'aime" mean in English?

"Je t'aime" is the French way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in French?

Many languages — including French — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Je t'aime" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is French spoken?

French is spoken by an estimated 274 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free French dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free French dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Je t'aime" or any other French text.

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