Italian dethroned French as the sexiest language in the world, according to a study by language learning app Babbel. Transalpine musicality sets hearts aflutter, so on Valentine's Day, it might be a good idea to whisper words in Italian to make your partner melt.

For Gianni, an Italian from the south of La Botte and restaurateur in Paris, the result of the study is not surprising. “It’s always women who have the last word!”, he quips.