A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you have a girlfriend" in French
Ask if someone has a girlfriend in French with this common, casual phrase.
Tu as une petite amie ?
too ah uhn puh-TEET ah-MEEcasual
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Use this when you're chatting with a guy you know fairly well, maybe at a bar or a party. It's a direct but friendly way to inquire about his relationship status.
Alternatives
- Est-ce que tu as une petite amie ?Slightly more formal structure, but still uses 'tu'.
- Vous avez une petite amie ?Use this if you're addressing someone older or in a more formal setting.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'petite'
The 'e' at the end of 'petite' is silent, so don't say 'peh-TEET-uh'.
Missing liaison
In 'une petite amie', the 'e' at the end of 'petite' links to the 'a' of 'amie', making it sound like 'peh-TEET-ah-MEE'.
A small cultural note
While 'petite amie' is standard, some younger people might use 'copine' which can also mean 'friend' but is understood as 'girlfriend' in context.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to ask if a guy has a girlfriend in french
The most common casual way is 'Tu as une petite amie ?'. For a slightly more formal tone, you could say 'Est-ce que tu as une petite amie ?'.
petite amie vs copine
'Petite amie' is the classic term for girlfriend. 'Copine' can also mean a female friend, but is often used for girlfriend, especially by younger people.
how to say girlfriend in french
The standard term is 'une petite amie'. A more informal and common alternative, especially among younger people, is 'une copine'.
