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French Vocabulary → Family and Relationships → Romantic Relationships

French romance vocabulary is an essential part of any beginner's French learning experience. Whether you are meeting somebody for the first time or looking to add depth and meaning to your conversations with a French-speaking partner, these words and phrases will be useful.


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French Romantic Vocabulary

Flirting and Attraction

Here are some French words and phrases commonly used in flirting and attraction:

French Pronunciation English
Charmant(e) shahr-mahnt(e) Charming
Craquant(e) krah-kahn(te) Cute, adorable
Draguer dra-guh To flirt
séduisant(e) sed-wee-zahn(t)(e) Beautiful, attractive, charming
Tu sors avec moi ce soir? too sohr ah-vek mwa suh swahr Will you go out with me tonight?

Terms of Endearment

When you are in a relationship, French terms of endearment can convey love and affection. Here are some commonly used terms:

  • Mon amour (mohn ah-moor) - My love
  • Mon chéri/ma chérie (mohn shay-ree/mah shay-ree) - My dear
  • Mon coeur (mohn ker) - My heart
  • Ma moitié (mah mwah-tee-ay) - My other half

Romantic Gestures

In French culture, romantic gestures are highly valued. Here are some French phrases related to romantic gestures:

  • J'ai réservé une table pour deux (zhay ray-zair-vay oon tah-bl puhruh duh) - I have reserved a table for two.
  • Je t'aime (zhuh tem) - I love you.
  • Un baiser (uhn beh-say) - A kiss.
  • Une rose (oon rohz) - A rose.

Relationship Vocabulary

Here are some French words and phrases related to relationships:

French Pronunciation English
Un couple uhn kuh-puhl A couple
Une relation oon ray-lah-see-yawn A relationship
Être en couple eh-truh on kuh-puhl To be in a relationship
Sortir ensemble sohr-teer ah[n]-sah[n]bl To date
Rompre avec quelqu'un rohm-pruh vek kehl-kuhn To break up with someone

Another important concept in French relationships is the idea of "l'amour fou," or "crazy love." This refers to an intense, passionate love that can be all-consuming and overwhelming.

Conclusion

This lesson has given you an introduction to French romance vocabulary. You can use these words and phrases to express yourself in social situations and romantic relationships with French-speaking people. Keep practicing these words and phrases until they become second nature to you.

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