Flirting Phrases in French Language

Flirting phrases in French language tend to be compliments, terms of endearment, and casual banter between two people. Casual flirting is an art form throughout France. It doesn't necessarily mean that someone wants to date you if they start flirting with you. It's considered a normal and fun part of life. Learn the basic flirting phrases in French language and be ready with a snappy comeback during your next flirtatious encounter.

Most of the flirting in French is casual and part of the daily conversation. Encounters at the supermarket, even chats among colleagues turn into fun moments of repartee. A few phrases may come in handy, but having a quick wit also helps.

Having several easy flirting phrases in French language memorized may give you more confidence as you participate in your first flirtatious conversation. Try one of the following if appropriate.

• Tu es mignon/mignonette. You are cute!
• Tu as de beaux yeux. You have beautiful eyes.
• J'aime votre rire. I like your laugh.
• Vous êtes plus beaux que les étoiles. You are more beautiful than the stars.
• Tous les Parisiens sont aussi élégants que vous? Are all Parisians (Canadians, French) as handsome as you?
• Tu t'en vas déjà? You're leaving already?

Obviously, just dropping one of these phrases randomly into a conversation isn't really flirting. It's all in how you say it and when you use it.

Travel Phrase offers many more flirting phrases to learn before you embark on your trip to France. Some are coy, some quite obvious, and some just plain funny. Knowing some romantic French phrases can also surprise and delight those with whom you're flirting. Having a few [French_Love_Quotes|French love quotes]] memorized can add "savoir faire" to the discussion, too.

So much of flirting is in the situation or picking up on a funny scenario. If you're waiting in line at a restaurant for a table, for example, and eyeing the handsome guy in front of you, and the waiter walks up to you and ask, "Sont vous avec lui?" (Are you with him?), a funny way to flirt may be to respond, "Non, mais je ne regrette que je ne sois pas!" (No, but I wish I was!") Keep the flirting lighthearted and kind and you'll participate as if you were born to flirt.

The English language may have phrases such as "my pet" as a term of endearment, but the French love animal pet names when flirting. Le chat (cat), le cochon (pig), even la poule (hen) may all be part of flirting. However, unless you want to really insult someone, don't call them la vache (cow). That's an insult in French and in English!

Just as in English, there are some flirting phrases in French language that are just too passé to use. Alta Lang has a whole list of flirting phrases to avoid so you don't come off sounding like a dinosaur.

Another common mistake is to mix up blatantly sexual terms with gentle flirting. It's best to steer clear of sexual terms unless you are absolutely certain you know what you're saying. Flirting is light-hearted and full of banter, exchanging compliments and making funny jokes about a situation. Asking someone directly, "Voulez vous couchez avec moi?" if you're only trying to flirt may be a bit too much. Stick with simple comebacks and gentle phrases and you'll be fine. Before you know it, you'll be flirting as if you were born in France.

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