The winter months are a time for sweaters, scarves, and snuggles, don’t you think? To me, there’s nothing better than cuddling up with a loved one and sharing conversation over a steaming cup of hot chocolate. If your significant other is French—or your next one is going to be (wink*)—it would be especially romantic to whisper a few sweet nothings to them in their native language. Make sure your déclarations d’amour go straight to their heart instead of sending your loved one straight to a dictionary by trying out this list of 5 romantic phrases in French.

 

1.        Tired of using English terms of endearment with your French sweetie? Try referring to them as “mon petit chou-fleur”. Literally translated, this means “my little cauliflower”. A bit strange to us, sure, but it’s a commonly used term of endearment in France.

 

2.      If your french femme is the woman of your dreams, let her know by saying: “Tu es la femme de mes rêves!” If the object of your affection is of the male persuasion, just switch the gender in the phrase: “Tu es l’homme de mes rêves!”

 

3.      If the cuddling is getting a bit heated, you might want to ask: “Il fait chaud ici, ou c`est juste toi?” Sure it’s a bit corny, but asking “is it hot in here, or is it just you?” at the right time might lead things in a more amorous direction. 

 

4.      Stuck on what to say, or just enjoy comfortable silence? Try out this line by the famous French poet Desbordes-Valmore: “Entre deux coeurs qui sáiment, nul besoin de paroles” romantic and also true, “Two hearts in love need no words”.

 

5.      Let your love interest know you had a nice time by saying “Merci pour cette soiree” (Thanks for the evening).

 

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