Published March 1, 2025 • Updated July 3, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Gros bisous — Meaning and Pronunciation
Gros bisous is a warm, informal French expression meaning “big kisses,” “lots of love,” or “hugs and kisses.” It’s commonly used at the end of messages with family, close friends, children, or romantic partners. While it literally means “big kisses,” in everyday French it often works like an affectionate sign-off. A similar expression is je t’embrasse, meaning “love,” “lots of love,” or “sending you a kiss.”
IPA pronunciation of gros bisous is /ɡʁo bi.zu/, which sounds approximately like “groh bee-zoo”.
Example Sentences
Allez, au revoir Marie-Anne ! Gros bisous !
Goodbye, Marie-Anne! Lots of love!
Je t’aime de tout mon cœur et je te fais de gros bisous !
I love you with all my heart. Big kisses!
Viens t’assoir Sylvie, je veux te faire un gros bisou.
Come sit down Sylvie. I want to give you a big kiss.
J’espère te revoir bientôt ! Je t’embrasse !
I hope to see you soon! Lots of love!
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Related French Words & Expressions
- je t’aime — love; hugs; sending you a kiss
- je t’embrasse / je vous embrasse — love to you; warm regards
- faire la bise — to greet with cheek kisses
- embrasser quelqu’un — to kiss someone
- bises — kisses; best wishes
- un baiser — a kiss; more formal or romantic/literary
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