How to Flirt in French like a Local
So you’re interested to learn how to flirt in French? Well, you’re in the right place!
French, the language of love. As a Romance language, almost anything can sound lovely in French. Though, in order to sweep someone off their feet you might want to know a few words and phrases to really go that extra mile.
The incredible thing about French is that it is spoken by more than 300 million people, making it the 5th most spoken language globally. So at some point in your life there is a good chance you’ll run into a French speaker.
A bonus of learning to flirt is that it is a great way to practice your French, as well as meeting someone new! Interactions with native speakers of a language is one of the easiest ways to start becoming fluent in a language.
So whether your intent in learning to flirt in French is to practice speaking to new people, or to finally talk to that person you’ve been eyeing, this is a perfect guide to get you started.
Phrases to Flirt in French
Pickup Lines
- Do you come here often? – Vous venez ici souvent?
- Do you want to dance with me? – Voulez-vous danser avec moi?
- Can I buy you a drink? – Je peux vous offrir un verre?
- I am not drunk, I am just intoxicated by you – Je ne suis pas saoul, je suis juste ivre de vous
- Would you like to go get a drink? – Voulez-vous aller prendre un verre?
Introductions
- What is your name? – Tu t’appelles comment
- What is your phone number? – C’est quoi ton numéro?
- I would like to get to know you better – J’aimerais mieux to connaître
- Hello handsome – Salut beau
- Let’s go to a quieter place – Allons quelque part de moins bruyant
Compliments
- You have beautiful eyes – Tu as de beaux yeux
- You are very handsome – Tu es très beau
- *(Keep in mind you can add any adjective after Tu es ___)
- You are very pretty – Tu est très jolie
- Your smile is contagious – Ton sourire est contagieux
- You are beautiful – Tu es magnifique
- I like the sound of your voice – J’aime le son de ta voix
- You are cute – Tu es mignon
- I am thinking about you – Je pense à toi
- You are funny – Tu es drôle
- I like you – Tu me plais
Expressions of Love
- I have fallen in love with you – Je suis tombé amoureux de toi
- I cannot live without you – Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi
- My heart is yours – Mon cœur est à toi
- You mean the world to me – Tu es ce que j’ai de plus cher au monde
- I am forever yours – Je suis à toi pour toujours
- You are the love of my life – Tu es l’amour de ma vie
- I can’t live without you – Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi
- You are my soulmate – Tu es mon âme soeur
- I adore you – Je t’adore
- I love you with all my heart – Je t’aime de tout mon cœur
A note about the Formal/informal ‘you’ in French. Typically you would use the formal with strangers or with people of authority. When you’re talking with friends, the informal is more appropriate. So for dating, you may use ‘vous’ the first time meeting a date and then switch to ‘tu’ afterwards.
Finally, remember to be confident! Even if you get some words twisted, you’re doing an incredible job speaking and putting yourself out there in a new language. Flirting can be a challenge just in English, nevermind in a new language as well! And thats it, you now have all you need to start to flirt in French!
Learning French? Why not also check out this Free Guide to basic French HERE.
