French words for kids · Family
How to say “I love you” in French
It's the phrase parents most want to hear, and one kids love to say. Many languages have a special, warm way to say it to family.
I love you in French
je t'aime
Sounds like ≈ zhuh TEM
Good to know: Je t'aime is used with family as well as romantically. Parents often add fort: je t'aime fort ("I love you lots").
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our French songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Je t'aime!
I love you!
from Je t'aime (I Love You)
4 songs that teach it
“I love you” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in French with its English meaning.
Je t'aime
I Love You · Family · Premium
- je t'aime · I love you
- cœur · heart
- bisous · kisses
- ensemble · together
Les Formes
Shapes · Shapes · Premium
- cercle · circle
- carré · square
- triangle · triangle
- étoile · star
Chez le Docteur
At the Doctor · Healthy Habits · Premium
- le docteur · doctor
- le cœur · heart
- ouvre grand la bouche · open wide
- les oreilles · ears
Je T'aime Jusqu'à la Lune
I Love You to the Moon · Bedtime Lullabies · Premium
- je t'aime · I love you
- très fort · so much
- toujours · always
- mon cœur · my heart
Also sung in: Mamie et Papi.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Make je t'aime part of your bedtime goodnight, every night.
- 2Draw hearts together and say the phrase with each one.
- 3Leave a little note in a lunchbox with the phrase and a heart.
Related French words
“I love you” in other languages
- Spanish:te quiero
- German:ich hab dich lieb
- Italian:ti voglio bene
- Portuguese:amo-te
- Dutch:ik hou van jou
Sing it in French, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Frenchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using French songs with your family.