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How to Say "I'd love to take you out" in French
Express your desire to take someone out on a date or for an activity in French.
J'aimerais bien t'inviter à sortir.
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Use this when you want to ask someone you're interested in to go on a date or do something specific together. It's a polite way to suggest a shared activity.
Alternatives
- Ça te dirait d'aller quelque part ?More of a general invitation to go out somewhere.
- Je voudrais t'emmener dîner.Specifically suggests going out for dinner.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'j'aimerais' like 'jay-may-ray'
The 'ai' in 'j'aimerais' sounds like the 'e' in 'bet', not 'ay'.
Forgetting the liaison with 'inviter'
You need to pronounce the 't' sound between 'inviter' and 'à' for smooth flow.
A small cultural note
Direct invitations are common in French dating culture, but gauge the other person's interest first. A simple 'J'aimerais bien te voir' (I'd like to see you) can precede this more specific invitation.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say I want to take you out in French?
The most common way is 'J'aimerais bien t'inviter à sortir.' This clearly expresses your wish to invite them out.
Is 'J'aimerais bien t'inviter à sortir' for dating?
Yes, it's often used in a dating or flirting context. It's a polite way to suggest a date or a special outing.
What's the difference between 't'inviter à sortir' and 't'emmener'?
'T'inviter à sortir' is a general invitation to go out, while 't'emmener' implies you are taking them somewhere specific, like 't'emmener dîner' (take you to dinner).
