What are common French phrases for expressing love and affection

Common French phrases for expressing love and affection include heartfelt and simple expressions used in everyday conversation. Key examples are:

• Je t’aime (I love you) — the most direct, universal declaration of love.
• Tu me manques (I miss you) — expressing longing for someone.
• Mon amour (My love) — a term of endearment like “darling.”
• Mon trésor (My treasure) — showing affection.
• Je pense à toi (I think of you) — indicating someone is on your mind.
• Tu es tout pour moi (You are everything to me) — a strong expression of devotion.
• J’ai envie de toi (I want you) — more passionate, often romantic.
• Je suis fou/folle de toi (I’m crazy about you) — expressing strong emotional attachment.
• Mon coeur bat pour toi (My heart beats for you) — poetic and romantic.

These phrases capture a range from tender affection to deep romantic passion, commonly used between partners, close friends, and family members to express love and affection in French. ^{1, 2}

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