Romantic French Vocabulary
Posted by Josh on 8th Feb 2025 in the blog in the valentine's day category
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They say French is the language of love, which means if you want to express your romantic intentions to someone, you really ought to learn French.
Of course, it helps if they can speak French too. And if they can’t? You may well save yourself some embarrassment…
Whether you’re trying to impress your partner or looking to ask a French speaker out on a date, why not introduce yourself to some of some essential romantic French vocabulary?
Valentine’s Day Vocabulary
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Saint-Valentin, la fête des amoureux | Valentine’s Day |
| l’amour | love |
| le rendez-vous | date |
| romantique | romantic |
| la relation | relationship |
| le bisou | kiss |
| le câlin | hug |
| la lettre d'amour, le billet doux | love letter |
| les chocolats | chocolates |
| les fleurs | flowers |
| la bougie | candle |
| le parfum | perfume |
| le restaurant | restaurant |
| le cadeau | gift |
| la bague | ring |
| déclarer sa flamme | to declare one's love |
| tomber amoureux/amoureuse | to fall in love |
Valentine’s Day Phrases
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Je t’aime | I love you |
| Je suis fou de toi/folle de toi | I am mad about you |
| Tu veux sortir avec moi ? | Do you want to go out with me? |
| Joyeuse Saint-Valentin ! | Happy valentine’s day! |
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