Romantic French Phrases

From LoveToKnow French

While using romantic French phrases to woo your beloved isn't guaranteed to work, it may just help get your foot in the door for a romantic evening ahead.

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Romantic French Phrases for Flirting

Before you can get to the romance part, you need to do a little flirting! The subtle art of flirting in France is actually very common and is a trademark of daily conversation. Some have described it as an obligation to appreciate all things in life that are pleasing. Regardless, if you visit, you should expect to hone your flirting skills--but you can't be too obvious. In most cases, casual flirting leads to no where but simple flattery and an open door. Try your hand with some of these phrases:

Qu'est ce que je ferais sans toi?

Pronounced: kess kuh zhuh fur ay sohn twah.
Translated:' What would I do without you?
The subtlety is there and if your friend is interested, he/she will get the message loud and clear!

Est-ce que tu es aussi doux que tes yeux?

Pronounced: ess kuh too o see doo ku tayz yuh
Translated: Are you as gentle as your eyes are?
Perhaps this is the right phrase just before a kiss?

Tu as de très beaux yeux.

Pronounced: too ah du tray bo zyeh
Translated: You have beautiful eyes.
Not so subtle flirting or a genuine compliment--it's all in how you say it.

Common French Phrases for Romance

While subtle flirting is common place in France, getting to the next step is not necessarily. In fact, you will find that French men who are happily married engage in flirtatious banter from time to time. Flirting in France requires quick wit and while you won't find that there is any one line that's used all the time, Use any of these and you may just sweep her (or him) off of their feet.

Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi.

Pronounced: zhuhn puh pah veevr sahn twah.
Translated: I can't live without you. A great way to lead up to a proposal for marriage. . .or just express your undying love!

Tu es la femme de mes rêves!

Pronounced: too ay lah femm duh may rhev
Translated: You are the woman of my dreams. (Note: substitute l'homme for la femme if you're speaking to a man.) Use this for when you're sure you've found that special someone!

'Tu me rends fou.

'Pronounced: too muh rhon foo
Translated: You drive me crazy!
This is for that special person that you can't live with OR without!

Je vis d'amour et d'eau fraîche

Pronounced: zhuh vee dah moor ay doh frhesh
Translated: I live on love and fresh water. Although it doesn't translate well in English, it's a very common romantic French phrase.

Other Common Terms and Words Related to Love

Just to round out your vocabulary on all things love, here is an assortment of words and phrases that you might here:

Words of Love
French	Pronunciation	English
copain(-e)	copehn or copehn	boyfriend/girlfriend
fiancé	fee ahn say	fiance
épouse	ay pooz	spouse
Nous nous marions!	noo noo mah ree ohn	We're getting married!
Nous sommes engagés	noo sumz ohn gah zhay	We're engaged!
Tendres baissers	tohn druh beh say	Hugs and kisses
draguer une femme	drah gay oon fehmm	to pick up a woman
Tu veux m'epouser?	too vuh may poo say	Do you want to marry me?
faire une demande en mariage	fair oon duh mahnd ehn mah ree azhe	to propose