How to Say ‘I like’ in French
J'aime bien
zh em bee-ehn
[zh em bee-ehn]
💬 Usage Tip: [Bien] often softens a compliment: [j'aime bien] is more relaxed than [j'adore]. In flirting, that can sound more natural and less over-the-top.
Phrase Breakdown
J'
[zh]
I
Contracted form of je; it introduces a personal opinion.
Dans « J'aime bien », « J' » montre mon point de vue.
In “J'aime bien,” “J'” shows my point of view.
aime
[em]
like
Verb aimer used here in a softer way than love.
Dans « J'aime bien », « aime » exprime que quelque chose me plaît.
In “J'aime bien,” “aime” expresses that something pleases me.
bien
[bee-ehn]
quite / rather / well
In this expression, bien softens aimer, making it sound like 'I quite like' or 'I like'.
Dans « J'aime bien », « bien » rend l'expression plus douce et naturelle.
In “J'aime bien,” “bien” makes the expression softer and more natural.
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