French Love Vocabulary: Key Expressions and Stages

In this article, we explore the vocabulary and idiomatic expressions related to romantic relationships in French. From meeting someone to the key stages of a couple's life, and even navigating more complex moments, these words and expressions will help you better understand and express the nuances of relationships in the French language. 💕

The Meeting

être célibataire	being single
faire connaissance	to get to know each other
draguer	to flirt
s'embrasser	to kiss each other
un baiser	a kiss
sortir ensemble	to date

Couple's Life

être en couple	to be in a relationship
vivre ensemble	to live together
se fiancer	to get engaged
les fiançailles	engagement (noun)
demander en mariage	to propose
faire sa demande	to propose (alternative expression)
se marier	to get married
épouser	to marry someone
lune de miel	honeymoon

Problems in Relationships

se disputer	to argue
ne pas s'entendre	to not get along
tromper quelqu'un	to cheat on someone
se séparer	to separate
quitter quelqu'un	to leave someone
divorcer	to divorce
le divorce	divorce

Idiomatic Expressions

tomber amoureux	to fall in love
avoir le coup de foudre	to fall in love at first sight
se prendre un râteau	to get rejected (romantically)
coucher avec quelqu’un	to sleep with someone
faire l'amour	to make love

Exercises

Conclusion

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