how to say of course i would be your girlfriend in french

by Lilian Ankunding DVM 10 min read

What does "avoir le béguin" mean?

This is the Americanized, modern version of “avoir le béguin” meaning, to have a crush on someone or like someone. For example, your friend Stéphane might say, “j’ai un crush sur ma collègue Alix.”

What does "je le kiffe" mean?

This verb means to like something or someone a lot. After a few weeks of excellent dates with Jacques, Catherine will tell her friends, “Je le kiffe” (I like him a lot), and if he’s really great she’ll say, “je le kiffe grave” (I really like him a lot). (Note: you likely wouldn’t say “je te kiffe” to your boyfriend or girlfriend, it’s a little too casual.)

What does "Jean Michel drague Sandra" mean?

This verb means to flirt. “Jean-Michel drague Sandra,” means Jean-Michel is flirting with Sandra. If he flirts too much or with a few other girls too, she’ll say, “c’est un gros dragueur” (he’s a flirt). And for those wondering, dragueur really isn’t ever used in a feminine form to talk about a girl.

What does "se prendre un râteau" mean?

An excellent verb, “se prendre un râteau” (to get hit by a rake) means to get rejected. So what happened when Jean-Michel asked Sandra out? “Il s’est pris un râteau” (he got rejected).

What does "sortir ensemble" mean?

Easy enough, this means that two people are in a relationship. “Sortir ensemble” translates as go out together and “être ensemble” translates as be together, but they both just mean to be in a relationship: “Jacques et Catherine sortent ensemble,” “ils sont ensemble” (Jacques and Catherine are in a relationship).

What does "larguer quelqu'un" mean?

“Larguer quelqu’un” means to dump someone. So when Paul doesn’t want to tell his friends that he and Marie broke up because he cheated, he might say “j’ai largué Marie” (I dumped Marie) or, if he wants some undeserved sympathy, “elle m’a largué” (she dumped me).

Is "pécho" a verb?

“Pécho” is the verlan of “choper” (to grab), but in verlan “pécho” has a different meaning: to hook up. It’s a verb, but because it’s verlan it doesn’t actually conjugate (ex: je pécho, on pécho, il a pécho, ils vont pécho). For example, Lauren googled “bars pour pécho à Paris” (bars for hooking up in Paris) and told her friends “je vais pécho ce soir!” (I’m going to hook-up tonight!).

What does "le coup de foudre" mean?

In French, “le coup de foudre” literally means a strike of lightning, but it can also mean, “love at first sight.”. So this phrase is another way of saying, “I fell head over heels.”. Romantic French phrases like this one are sure to melt hearts and send that rush of excitement throughout the body.

What does "un beau gosse" mean?

Un beau gosse. “Un beau gosse” is one of the cute French sayings you’d use to describe a good-looking guy, or “a hunk.”. The French use this all the time with their partners, or jokingly among friends.

Is your father a thief?

This is a classic French pick-up line that is rarely used unless you want to make someone laugh! It translates to, “Is your father a thief? Because he stole the stars from the sky to put into your eyes.” Yes, it’s cheesy, but sometimes cheesy lines can go a long way.

What does "do you want to go out with me" mean?

This phrase means, “Do you want to go out with me?” But be careful, as it can be used romantically or simply among friends! Trust us, the last place you want to be is stuck in the friend zone with no way of escaping.

What does "what if we grabbed a drink one of these days" mean?

It literally means, “What if we grabbed a drink one of these days?” It’s a simple, friendly question that can be delivered without hesitation.

What does "apprécier" mean?

The verb apprécier generally means “to appreciate (someone or something).” However when you use it in this way, it means “I like you” or “I have a crush on you.”

What does "I miss you" mean?

Contrary to what you might think, this phrase actually means, “I miss you”! It literally translates to, “You are missing from me.” And is there anything better to hear from a romantic interest than that they missed you?

Is flirting a French course?

Frankly, flirting should be a mandatory part of any French course. Having someone to flirt with (among other things) leads to extremely motivated language learning and improves retention. You’re not going to ever forget those sweetly muttered nothings if they get you some action, are you?

What are the best dating sites in France?

For those who prefer computers, popular dating websites in France include Meetic and Adopte un Mec. You might also just happen to meet someone lovely through traditional language exchanges over Skype. The best resource for finding French speakers looking to learn English is italki.

What does "deuxième degré" mean in French?

Troisième degré (third degree) means that you’re being even more ironic and less sincere.

Is French a language of love?

French is often considered as the language of love and romance.The melodious flow of the language is enough to melt hearts everywhere... And even the most innocuous French words can knock ladies off their feet! This is totally an exaggeration, of course, but if that’s what innocent French words can do, can you imagine the impact truly romantic ...

Who is Frederic Bibard?

Frederic Bibard is the founder of Talk in French, a company that helps french learners to practice and improve their french. Macaron addict. Jacques Audiard fan. You can contact him on Twitter and Google +

What does "chou à la crème" mean?

Set aside the fact that this term means my cabbage, and you’ll come to find that it’s actually pretty cute. Plus, it technically refers to a chou à la crème, which is a sweet and yummy cream puff.

What does "mon doudou" mean?

Mon doudou literally means my cuddly toy in English, but it conveys endearment similarly to a term like pookie. Use it as a cute, sweet way to refer to a loved one.

What does "ma poupette" mean?

Ma poupée. In English, it’s normal to refer to a female friend or lover as doll. Ma poupée is how you’d express this saying in French. Say Ma poupette to further enhance the cuteness of this phrase. This expression is also commonly used as a term of endearment when talking to children.

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