English–French

“kiss” in French

French

Alsoembrasser

Pronunciation

IPA/bizu/

Example

Donne-moi un bisou.

Give me a kiss.

Illustration for bisou (kiss)

How to say “kiss” in French

“Kiss” in French is bisou.

A brief, friendly kiss that can be given in person or sent in writing.

Full entry for bisou: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bisou

Le bébé a donné un bisou à sa maman.

The baby gave his mother a kiss.

Tips for using bisou

  • Bisous at the end of a message is an informal closing for friends or family, not a formal sign-off.

Other French words for “kiss”

J'embrasse ma mère.

I kiss my mother.

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