A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "I'm seeing someone" in French
Say 'Je vois quelqu'un' to let someone know you're in a committed relationship.
Je vois quelqu'un.
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Use this when asked about your relationship status, perhaps after a few dates or when a new acquaintance probes. It's a gentle way to signal you're not available for new romantic interests.
Alternatives
- Je suis prise.This is a more direct way to say you're taken, often used by women.
- Je suis avec quelqu'un.This implies a more established, serious relationship.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 's' in 'vois'
The 's' in 'vois' is silent; it's pronounced like 'vwa'.
Mispronouncing 'quelqu'un'
The 'qu' sounds like 'k', and the 'un' is a nasal vowel sound, not like the English word 'un'.
A small cultural note
While 'Je vois quelqu'un' is common, some French speakers might prefer to be more explicit about the nature of the relationship if it's serious.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
What's the difference between 'Je vois quelqu'un' and 'Je suis avec quelqu'un'?
'Je vois quelqu'un' is more general and can mean you're dating exclusively but it's still new. 'Je suis avec quelqu'un' usually implies a more established, serious relationship.
Is 'Je vois quelqu'un' only for women?
No, both men and women can use 'Je vois quelqu'un' to indicate they are seeing someone romantically.
How do I say I'm single in French?
You can say 'Je suis célibataire' to state you are single, or more casually, 'Je suis seule' (for women) or 'Je suis seul' (for men).
