Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love in all forms! Traditionally people give cards (anonymously) to someone they love or someone they have a crush on, buy chocolates and candies for their partners, and go on romantic dates. Here are some vocabulary and phrases that are all about love for Valentine’s day!
to have a crush on
to have romantic feelings for someone, usually secretly. This is often used by younger people to talk about someone they like.
Example: I have a huge crush on James McAvoy.
to flirt
to say sweet, kind, romantic things to someone you’re romantically interested in.
Example: He never knows how to flirt with people he finds attractive. He’s too shy!
go out on a date/dating/ to date
a date is an event out with someone you’re romantically involved with- your boyfriend, girlfriend, date mate, etc. If you’re dating someone, you are seeing them romantically, often, and exclusively.
Example: I’m going out on a first date with a new girl from work.
How do you express love in your language? Let us know in the comments!
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