French · Everyday Verbs
"to kiss" in French: embrasser
embrasser
To kiss in French is embrasser. Je t'embrasse can mean kisses at the end of a message. Faire la bise is the cheek greeting; embrasser is the verb to kiss.
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How to pronounce embrasser
Say it
ahm-bra-SAY
/ɑ̃.bʁa.se/
Embrasser: ahm-bra-SAY. Nasal em; double s sounds like s. Embrasse sounds ahm-BRASS.
"to kiss" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| embrasser | to kiss Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| je t'embrasse | kisses / I kiss you Message sign-off or literal. | Message sign-off or literal. |
| embrasser sur la joue | to kiss on the cheek Clear body target. | Clear body target. |
| s'embrasser | to kiss each other Reciprocal. | Reciprocal. |
How to use embrasser in real life
- 1Leaving a party
Je t'embrasse, à demain !
Kisses—see you tomorrow!
Warm sign-off.
- 2Parents and child
Elle embrasse son fils avant l'école.
She kisses her son before school.
Third person embrasse.
- 3Movie scene chat
Ils se sont embrassés sous la pluie.
They kissed in the rain.
Past participle embrassés.
Mistakes English speakers make with embrasser
Incorrect: Il me donne un baiser — ça compte pour embrasser.
Correct: Il m'embrasse.
Un baiser is a noun; use a form of embrasser for the verb.
Incorrect: Je kiss ma grand-mère.
Correct: J'embrasse ma grand-mère.
Use embrasser, not English kiss.
Good to know
Cheek greetings are often faire la bise (one to four kisses by region). Embrasser can be romantic or familial—tone and context tell you which. In emails, je t'embrasse is friendly, not always literal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Saying goodbye at the door
ChatPal
Je t'embrasse, bon courage pour demain.
Kisses—good luck for tomorrow.
You
Moi aussi, je t'embrasse. Text-moi signe.
Me too—kisses. Text me.
ChatPal
Et embrasse Léa pour moi.
And kiss Léa for me.
You
Promis.
Promise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to kiss" in French
How do you say to kiss in French?
Embrasser.
How do you say I kiss you in a message?
Je t'embrasse.
Is bise the same as embrasser?
Faire la bise is the cheek greeting; embrasser is the verb.
How do you pronounce embrasser?
ahm-bra-SAY.
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