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How to Say "Give my love to your family" in French
A warm way to send greetings to someone's family in French, perfect for closing a conversation.
Transmets mes amitiés à ta famille.
trahn-SMEH meh-zah-mee-TYEH ah tah fah-MEEYcasual
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Use this when you're saying goodbye to someone you know well and want to extend your warm wishes to their parents, siblings, or other close relatives. It's a nice touch after a pleasant chat.
Alternatives
- Dis bonjour à ta famille.This is a simpler, more direct way to say hello to their family.
- Fais un gros bisou à ta famille.This is even more affectionate and implies a closer relationship with the family.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'amitiés' like 'ami-tee-es'
The 't' in 'amitiés' sounds like a 'y' in English, so it's 'ah-mee-TYEH'.
Forgetting the 's' in 'mes'
It's 'mes' (my) amitiés, not 'mon' or 'ma'.
A small cultural note
While 'amitiés' literally means 'friendships', in this context it's a polite and common way to send general warm regards to a family, even if you don't know them well.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I say 'give my love to your family' formally?
For a more formal situation, you would use 'Transmettez mes amitiés à votre famille.' This uses the 'vous' form for both the person you're speaking to and their family.
What's the difference between 'amitiés' and 'amour'?
'Amitiés' is a general warm greeting, like 'best regards' or 'friendship'. 'Amour' means romantic love and is too strong for this context.
Can I use this with my partner's parents?
Yes, if you are on 'tu' terms with your partner and the parents, this is a perfectly appropriate and warm way to send greetings.
