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Do you have a crush? Or maybe just a friend you really like. Here are some cute thing to say in English. I’ll make sure you know if they are more flirty, and you should say them only to someone you like on a romantic level, or if they’re something you could say to a friend or a family member. And remember, any time you want to practice these or learn more cute things to say in English, you can book a lesson with me, a native English speaker!
1. You make my heart flutter
This phrase should only be used with someone you like in a romantic way. It’s quite a sweet expression and shows that you are excited to see someone and that you feel very happy when you are with them.
2. You’re the highlight of my day
This is a very useful phrase because you can also change it to be about an event or a time. For example, My lunch break is the highlight of my day. Saying something is the highlight is to say it is the best part. So you could also say this about any other time period: a week, a year, a life.
3. You have the most contagious smile
Depending on the context as well as the tone of your voice, this phrase can be said to friends or even just acquaintances. It can be seen as flirty though so make sure you say it in a light, fun way if you’re not saying it to someone you’re romantically interested in.
4. I’m falling for you, and I can’t help it
This is something you should say when you want to date someone, or after you already started dating them. To say you are falling for someone means you are starting to like or even to love them.
5. You’re a ray of sunshine in my life
Comparing someone to a “ray of sunshine” is a way to say that they bring happiness into your life. Be careful though, this expression can sometimes be used sarcastically. For example, if someone is pointing out everything bad in a situation you might say “Well aren’t you just a ray of sunshine” but in this instance they actually aren’t brining any happiness!
6. You’re the sweetest person I know
By telling someone they are the sweetest person you know, you are expressing your admiration for their kind nature, thoughtfulness, and caring personality. You can definitely say this to someone you love romantically but you could also say it to a friend, family member, or even to a small child.
7. Every moment with you feels like a fairytale
This phrase is very lovey-dovey, or over-the-top sweet. So be careful because your partner might think you are being corny! That doesn’t mean it’s not a nice thing to say but it really depends on you and them and your relationship. You could also say this about an event. For example if you have a day that was just perfect and didn’t feel real, you could say “today felt like a fairytale”.
8. I’m grateful to have you in my life
This can definitely be said to anyone you know well. It’s a really important and kind thing to say. A more simple expression which has become quite common recently is to say “I appreciate you”. This can be great to say when someone does something small for you as a way of showing them that you see what they did and you want to say more than just thank you.
All of these cute and sweet English phrases can really help you have more fluency when talking to the important people in your life. Do you know any others? Share your favorite cute English phrases in the comments. And if you’re ready to practice them all in-person, book an online lesson with a native English-speaking teacher now!
