Short answer: "I love you" in French is Je t'aime.
Je t'aime, the core translation
The default way to say "I love you" in French is Je t'aime. Pronounced roughly zhuh tem.
When French speakers actually use it
One phrase, one meaning. Weight comes from context and tone, not word choice.
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FAQ
What's the most polite way to say "I love you" in French?
Je t'aime is the safe polite option in every register. Tone of voice does more work than word choice in French.
How do I pronounce Je t'aime?
Roughly zhuh tem. Recording yourself once and comparing to a native audio inside Skala closes the gap faster than reading pronunciation guides.