How to ask someone out romantically in French

To ask someone out romantically in French, you can use polite and charming phrases such as:

• “Veux-tu sortir avec moi ?” (Do you want to go out with me?)
• “Ça te dirait de prendre un verre avec moi ?” (Would you like to have a drink with me?)
• “J’aimerais beaucoup t’inviter à dîner.” (I would really like to invite you to dinner.)
• “Est-ce que tu veux qu’on se voit ce week-end ?” (Do you want to see each other this weekend?)
• “Tu me plais beaucoup, est-ce que tu accepterais de sortir avec moi ?” (I like you a lot, would you accept to go out with me?)

These expressions convey a romantic interest in a polite and sincere way that is typical of French culture. It is best to say them with a warm tone and a gentle smile. Avoid being too direct or pushy to maintain the charm and respectfulness. French romantic language often embraces subtlety and elegance in invitations to dates. Using simple and heartfelt sentences is usually appreciated. ^{1, 6}

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